Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Aneuraceae

Genus:

Riccardia

Species:

Riccardia stricta

USDA Symbol:

RIST4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded forest floors