Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Collema

Species:

Collema kauaiense

USDA Symbol:

COKA3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to specific microhabitats in Hawaii