Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Calypogeiaceae

Genus:

Calypogeia

Species:

Calypogeia sphagnicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

peaty, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in sphagnum bogs