Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lepidoziaceae

Genus:

Bazzania

Species:

Bazzania ambigua

USDA Symbol:

BAAM2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas