Dwarf Muellerella Lichen
Muellerella pygmaea
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Verrucariaceae
- Genus:
- Muellerella
- Species:
- Muellerella pygmaea
- USDA Symbol:
- MUPY
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
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