Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Micareaceae

Genus:

Micarea

Species:

Micarea turfosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sphagnum-rich, acidic, waterlogged peat

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic to acidic)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

consistently moist to waterlogged

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and peatlands