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Mealy pixie cup
A species of Cup lichen Scientific name : Cladonia chlorophaea Genus : Cup lichen
Mealy pixie cup, A species of Cup lichen
Scientific name: Cladonia chlorophaea
Genus: Cup lichen
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Description
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The lichen mealy pixie cup has a mealy appearance in the shape of a goblet. It is often used as a dye. It occurs in mossy areas, stumps, and humus-rich soils. Although it is common to all continents, it is particularly prevalent in the Sonoran areas of California and Arizona.
Colors
Green
Gray
Habitat
Moss covered rocks
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General Info
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Habitat
Moss covered rocks
Growth Form
Aggregates
Sporocarp Height
10-45 mm
Cap Diameter
2-6 mm
Endangered Species
No
Species Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Cladoniaceae Genus
Cup lichen Species
Mealy pixie cup