Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Pallaviciniaceae

Genus:

Moerckia

Species:

Moerckia hibernica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich peat soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boggy habitats