Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Nephromataceae

Genus:

Nephroma

Species:

Nephroma silvae-veteris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in old-growth forest habitats