Reindeer lichen
A species of Cup lichen Scientific name : Cladonia portentosa Genus : Cup lichen
Reindeer lichen, A species of Cup lichen
Scientific name: Cladonia portentosa
Genus: Cup lichen
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Description
Cladonia portentosa forms compact interwoven mats up to 6 cm tall. It is richly branched, each branch usually dividing into three but with the penultimate sometimes dividing into two. The branching is at a larger angle than that of Cladonia rangiferina.
Colors
Green
Gray
Habitat
Upland bogs, grassland
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General Info
Habitat
Upland bogs, grassland
Growth Form
Parasitic
Sporocarp Height
6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Species Status
Very common
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Cladoniaceae Genus
Cup lichen Species
Reindeer lichen