Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Verrucariaceae

Genus:

Verrucaria

Species:

Verrucaria fayettensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, calcareous, well-drained substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found on limestone or similar substrates