Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jungermanniaceae

Genus:

Anastrepta

Species:

Anastrepta orcadensis

USDA Symbol:

ANOR4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, peaty soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet heaths