Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Scapania

Species:

Scapania calcicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, well-drained, rocky soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

moderately moist

Notes:

often found in limestone-rich areas