Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziaceae

Genus:

Odontoschisma

Species:

Odontoschisma sphagni

USDA Symbol:

ODSP

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, peaty soil

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in sphagnum bogs