Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lejeuneaceae

Genus:

Lejeunea

Species:

Lejeunea ruthii

USDA Symbol:

LERU17

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, shaded, organic-rich substrate

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on decaying wood or tree bark