Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lepidoziaceae

Genus:

Kurzia (G. Martens | P)

Species:

Kurzia sylvatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers boggy, peaty environments