Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pannariaceae

Genus:

Psoroma

Species:

Psoroma tenue

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions