Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Physciaceae

Genus:

Diplotomma

Species:

Diplotomma penichrum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found on calcareous rocks