Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Verrucariaceae

Genus:

Muellerella

Species:

Muellerella pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on rock surfaces, not soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

lichen species, primarily found on calcareous rocks