Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Coccocarpiaceae

Genus:

Coccocarpia

Species:

Coccocarpia erythroxyli

USDA Symbol:

COER8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on bark or decaying wood