Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium corticola

USDA Symbol:

LECO24

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on tree bark, not soil

Moisture:

requires humid conditions

Notes:

epiphytic lichen, not soil-dependent