A species of Cup lichen, Also known as Thorn cladonia lichen
The stalk-round and hollow stems (Podetien) of the hedgehog cladonie are multiple, but generally sparsely forked and regularly forked. Their surfaces carry neither leaflets nor scales. The brownish branches are not or only slightly curved and sharply pointed. The stems are 3 to 5 inches high and about 2 millimeters thick. They are very dense and, so to speak, form prickly lawns or hedgehog-like upholstery. The lichens form no basal leaves and rarely develop fruiting bodies (apothecaries).
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Thorn lichen
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Attributes of Thorn lichen
Height
2 - 6 cm
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Green
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
