Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Plagiochilaceae

Genus:

Plagiochila

Species:

Plagiochila porelloides

USDA Symbol:

PLPO4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded woodland areas