Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Gymnomitriaceae

Genus:

Marsupella

Species:

Marsupella bolanderi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions