Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Physciaceae

Genus:

Diplotomma

Species:

Diplotomma epipolium

USDA Symbol:

DIEP

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor substrates

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found on calcareous rocks