Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium contortum

USDA Symbol:

LECO23

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich substrate

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on tree bark in humid environments