Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lejeuneaceae

Genus:

Lejeunea

Species:

Lejeunea calcicola

USDA Symbol:

LECA65

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, well-drained rocky soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on limestone substrates