Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Nephromataceae

Genus:

Nephroma

Species:

Nephroma helveticum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on mossy tree trunks and rocks