Skin Lichen
Leptogium chloromelum
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Collemataceae
- Genus:
- Leptogium
- Species:
- Leptogium chloromelum
- USDA Symbol:
- LECH11
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Typically found in humid forest environments