Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Mesoptychiaceae

Genus:

Mesoptychia

Species:

Mesoptychia sahlbergii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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 boggy or marshy areas