Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Gymnomitriaceae

Genus:

Gymnomitrion

Species:

Gymnomitrion corallioides

USDA Symbol:

GYCO3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, rocky, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions