Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Stictidaceae

Genus:

Absconditella

Species:

Absconditella sphagnorum

USDA Symbol:

ABSP

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, sphagnum-rich soil

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and peatlands