Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Riellaceae

Genus:

Riella

Species:

Riella affinis

USDA Symbol:

RIAF

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in ephemeral pools or temporary water bodies