Club lichen forms a unique relationship with green algae, living together symbiotically. It is characterized by its small, white to cream-colored, club-shaped structures. Thriving in damp, mossy forests, club lichen prefers growing on decaying wood, which provides the nutrients it needs. Despite its delicate appearance, club lichen contributes to forest ecosystems by recycling organic material.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Club lichen
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Attributes of Club lichen
Height
5 - 15 mm
Cap
White with brown
Stem
Stem up to 1.5 cm tall, 1 - 1.5 mm wide; slender; cylindrical; white; simple or rarely forked
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Tough, waxy, pliant, delicate but tough, not breaking on bending, waxy-tough; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.