Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Metzgeriaceae

Genus:

Metzgeria

Species:

Metzgeria leptoneura

USDA Symbol:

MELE7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, shaded, nutrient-rich substrates

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark or rocks in humid environments