Kidney Lichen

Nephroma bellum

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Nephromataceae
Genus:
Nephroma
Species:
Nephroma bellum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, organic substrate
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
typically found on tree bark or mossy rocks