Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Placynthiaceae

Genus:

Vestergrenopsis

Species:

Vestergrenopsis elaeina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments