Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Gymnomitriaceae

Genus:

Gymnomitrion

Species:

Gymnomitrion laceratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions