Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Ricciocarpos

Species:

Ricciocarpos natans

USDA Symbol:

RINA2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in still or slow-moving water bodies