Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pannariaceae

Genus:

Pannaria

Species:

Pannaria conoplea

USDA Symbol:

PACO33

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on mossy tree trunks and rocks