Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Aneuraceae

Genus:

Cryptothallus

Species:

Cryptothallus mirabilis

USDA Symbol:

CRMI16

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in association with decaying wood