Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Riccia

Species:

Riccia lamellosa

USDA Symbol:

RILA7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, sandy or clayey soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in temporary water bodies and wetland areas