Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pyrenulaceae

Genus:

Pyrenocollema

Species:

Pyrenocollema elegans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, rocky substrate

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on limestone or calcareous rocks