Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Pelliaceae

Genus:

Pellia

Species:

Pellia appalachiana

USDA Symbol:

PEAP3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas