Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Verrucariaceae

Genus:

Verrucaria

Species:

Verrucaria submersella

USDA Symbol:

VESU3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, submerged, nutrient-poor substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments