Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Fuscideaceae

Genus:

Ropalospora

Species:

Ropalospora hibernica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on acidic rocks and bark