Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Riccia

Species:

Riccia nigrella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in damp, rocky areas