Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Geocalycaceae

Genus:

Lophocolea

Species:

Lophocolea appalachiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested, shaded areas