Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Metzgeriaceae

Genus:

Metzgeria

Species:

Metzgeria crassipilis

USDA Symbol:

MECR10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained organic substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on moist rock surfaces and tree bark