Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Metzgeriaceae

Genus:

Metzgeria

Species:

Metzgeria uncigera

USDA Symbol:

MEUN3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich substrate

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in humid, shaded environments