Kidney Lichen

Nephroma occultum

Native to:
United States
Kidney Lichen

National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)

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Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Nephromataceae
Genus:
Nephroma
Species:
Nephroma occultum
USDA Symbol:
NEOC3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained forest floor
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
typically found on tree bark or mossy logs