Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium schraderi

USDA Symbol:

LESC13

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid environments