Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Peltigeraceae

Genus:

Peltigera

Species:

Peltigera retifoveata

USDA Symbol:

PERE11

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, organic-rich forest floor

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, forested environments