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.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Reindeer lichen
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Attributes of Reindeer lichen
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Green
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.