A species of Cup lichen, Also known as Devil's matchstick
The red heather Lucifer (Cladonia floerkeana) is a lichen that occurs on venous and sandy soil and on decaying wood in heaths, drifting sands and dunes, sometimes on thatched roofs.
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General Info About Florke's cup lichen
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Attributes of Florke's cup lichen
Cap
Red
Stem
Upright, simple or sparsely branched; gray; covered with small flakes and granules
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Red
You can find Florke's cup lichen by these plants:
Pines, Spruces
Species Status
More commonly found in the north and the west.
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Florke's cup lichen
On soil, peat, rotten wood
Distribution Area of Florke's cup lichen
North America,Europe,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
