Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Riccia

Species:

Riccia rhenana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, sandy or silty soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in temporary pools and damp habitats