Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Peltigeraceae

Genus:

Solorina

Species:

Solorina octospora

USDA Symbol:

SOOC5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in alpine and subalpine regions