Kidney Lichen

Nephroma laevigatum

Kidney Lichen

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich forest floor
Drainage:
good drainage preferred
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found on mossy logs and rocks