Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Sphaerocarpaceae

Genus:

Sphaerocarpos

Species:

Sphaerocarpos texanus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in arid or semi-arid regions