Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Peltigeraceae

Genus:

Peltigera

Species:

Peltigera aphthosa

USDA Symbol:

PEAP60

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with high organic matter