Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ptilidiaceae

Genus:

Ptilidium

Species:

Ptilidium ciliare

USDA Symbol:

PTCI

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boreal and temperate forests