Skin Lichen

Leptogium fusisporum

Native to:
United States
Skin Lichen

National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)

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Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Collemataceae
Genus:
Leptogium
Species:
Leptogium fusisporum
USDA Symbol:
LEFU14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in humid forest environments