Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Graphidaceae

Genus:

Graphis

Species:

Graphis scripta

USDA Symbol:

GRSC3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on bark of trees, not soil

Notes:

Lichen found on smooth bark of deciduous trees