Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jungermanniaceae

Genus:

Anastrophyllum

Species:

Anastrophyllum assimile

USDA Symbol:

ANAS

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in montane and subalpine regions