Kidney Lichen
Nephroma isidiosum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Nephromataceae
- Genus:
- Nephroma
- Species:
- Nephroma isidiosum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky substrate
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree bark or rock surfaces