Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Gymnomitriaceae

Genus:

Marsupella

Species:

Marsupella sphacelata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, acidic, rocky or sandy soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in alpine or subalpine regions