Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Verrucariaceae

Genus:

Dermatocarpon

Species:

Dermatocarpon luridum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rocky, nutrient-poor substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on submerged rocks in streams