Pink earth lichen
A species of Dibaeis Scientific name : Dibaeis baeomyces Genus : Dibaeis
Pink earth lichen, A species of Dibaeis
Scientific name: Dibaeis baeomyces
Genus: Dibaeis
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Description
Pink earth lichen is noted for its pink discs and preference for disturbed land. The pink discs of pink earth lichen grow upon petite stalks. Has a bushy or coral like growth structure and can be mistaken for British Soldiers, which have a red tip.
Colors
Gray
White
Pink
Habitat
Unstable soils, disturbed ground
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General Info
Habitat
Unstable soils, disturbed ground
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal, parasitic
Sporocarp Height
0.5 cm
Cap Diameter
1-4 mm
Endangered Species
No
Spore Print
Black
Species Status
Throughout eastern North America
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Pertusariales Family
Icmadophilaceae Genus
Dibaeis Species
Pink earth lichen