Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziaceae

Genus:

Odontoschisma

Species:

Odontoschisma elongatum

USDA Symbol:

ODEL

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, peaty soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, boggy environments