Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Marchantiaceae

Genus:

Marchantia

Species:

Marchantia paleacea

USDA Symbol:

MAPA25

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, damp environments