Degen's Felt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Peltigeraceae
- Genus:
- Peltigera
- Species:
- Peltigera degenii
- USDA Symbol:
- PEDE23
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in forested areas and on mossy rocks