Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Herbertaceae

Genus:

Herbertus

Species:

Herbertus aduncus

USDA Symbol:

HEAD5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid forest floors