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Alaskan cup lichen
Scientific Name: Cladonia alaskana
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Cladonia alaskana: Alaskan Cup Lichen
Cladonia alaskana, commonly known as Alaskan cup lichen or Alaska Pixie Lichen, is a lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text explicitly states: "Is Alaskan Cup Lichen safe for dogs? No".
Considerations for Children
- The text explicitly states: "Is Alaskan Cup Lichen safe for children ? No".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia alaskana A. Evans
- Common Names: Alaskan cup lichen, Alaska Pixie Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Accepted Symbol: CLAL60
Distribution and Habitat
- Cladonia alaskana is believed to be an American endemic species found in Alaska.
- It grows in lichen heath tundras, tussock tundras, and over boulders in tundras.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cladonia alaskana is a lichenous plant.
- It belongs to the Cladonia genus, which includes cup lichens, although not all Cladonia species have red fruit caps or a cup structure.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a heart-shaped cup lichen growing on a rock in Petersburg, Alaska, highlighting the diverse and interesting shapes these lichens can exhibit.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Cladonia alaskana (TSN 189847)