Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Scapania

Species:

Scapania aequiloba

USDA Symbol:

SCAE2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in bogs and wetland areas