Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziellaceae

Genus:

Cephaloziella

Species:

Cephaloziella elegans

USDA Symbol:

CEEL3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 5.5 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in boggy or marshy areas