Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziellaceae

Genus:

Cephaloziella

Species:

Cephaloziella divaricata

USDA Symbol:

CEDI11

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in heathlands and bogs