Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Geocalycaceae

Genus:

Lophocolea

Species:

Lophocolea apalachicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Found in shaded, humid forest environments