Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Peltigeraceae

Genus:

Peltigera

Species:

Peltigera scarbosella

USDA Symbol:

PESC13

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded forest environments