Whitefingers lichen
Scientific name: Siphula
Whitefingers lichen
Scientific name: Siphula
Description
Whitefingers lichen is a genus of lichen found in cold, alpine, and polar regions. These lichens often grow in dense, cushion-like mats on soil or rocks. They have a unique, finger-like or coral-like structure, with white or pale gray branches that can be either simple or forked. Some species in this group are known to contain specialized compounds that may help protect them from harsh environmental conditions.
Species of Whitefingers lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Pertusariales Family
Icmadophilaceae Genus
Whitefingers lichen