Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jungermanniaceae

Genus:

Lophozia

Species:

Lophozia rufescens

USDA Symbol:

LORU5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boggy, peat-rich environments