Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziaceae

Genus:

Odontoschisma

Species:

Odontoschisma macounii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, peaty soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wetland areas