Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Blasiaceae

Genus:

Blasia

Species:

Blasia pusilla

USDA Symbol:

BLPU2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas