Crater lichen is a lichen, a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of fungi. Commonly found growing on soil, moss, and rocks in various habitats, crater lichen appears as a grey or whitish crust with a rough texture. This lichen is instrumental in soil formation by breaking down mineral substrates.
Cap Diameter:
0.2 - 0.6 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Crater lichen
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Attributes of Crater lichen
Cap Diameter
0.2 - 0.6 mm
Cap
0.2 - 0.6 mm in diam.; plane to subconvex; white or whitish gray; rough, shiny or dull
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.