Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium appalachense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, humid environments