Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Scapania

Species:

Scapania hyperborea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, rocky soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in alpine and arctic regions