Snow lichen is a small, remarkable fungus noted for its resilience in harsh, alpine environments. It thrives on rocks and soil, often in cold regions, and has a unique appearance with compact clusters of grayish or whitish growths that resemble miniature landscapes covered in snow.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Snow lichen
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Attributes of Snow lichen
Height
5 - 10 mm
Cap
swollen; grey-greenish when moist, pale grey when dry; roughly granulose, lower surface sorediated
Stem
Pseudopodetia scarce, short, 5 - 10 mm tall; more or less branched; with yellow-green globose soralia
