Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Metzgeriaceae

Genus:

Metzgeria

Species:

Metzgeria conjugata

USDA Symbol:

MECO19

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic matter

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood or rocks