Cup lichen thrives in a variety of habitats, often favoring well-drained soils. It displays distinctive cup-like structures that have a vibrant, aesthetic appeal. This species plays a crucial ecological role in its environment, participating in nutrient cycling and offering habitats for small invertebrates, thereby contributing to biodiversity.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cup lichen
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Attributes of Cup lichen
Height
4 - 18 cm
Cap
Crustose, squamulose
Stem
40-180 mm; lime green or olive, homogeneously coloured or tainted brown; smooth;
Body Color
Green
Gray
Species Status
Particularly abundant range from Alaska south to northern Washington
