Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium plicatile

USDA Symbol:

LEPL8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood or mossy rocks