Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Pseudolepicoleaceae

Genus:

Blepharostoma

Species:

Blepharostoma arachnoideum

USDA Symbol:

BLAR

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, forested environments