Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Opegraphaceae

Genus:

Opegrapha

Species:

Opegrapha lithryga

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on calcareous rocks and stones

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in limestone-rich areas