Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Plagiochilaceae

Genus:

Plagiochila

Species:

Plagiochila acanthophylla

USDA Symbol:

PLAC5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded forest environments