Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Bacidiaceae

Genus:

Biatora

Species:

Biatora albohyalina

USDA Symbol:

BIAL3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found on bark or decaying wood in its native habitat