Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jungermanniaceae

Genus:

Anastrophyllum

Species:

Anastrophyllum michauxii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet forests