Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Riccia

Species:

Riccia bifurca

USDA Symbol:

RIBI5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, sandy or clay soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in temporary water bodies