Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Riellaceae

Genus:

Riella

Species:

Riella americana

USDA Symbol:

RIAM6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

silty, nutrient-rich, waterlogged soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in temporary pools and wetlands