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Cladonia artuata
Scientific Name: Cladonia artuata
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cladonia artuata
Cladonia artuata, a lichen, is a species within the genus Cladonia, also known as Pixie cup lichens or cup lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia artuata S. Hammer
- Rank: Species
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Ascomycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Placed in: Cladonia P. Browne
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in Western North America, including California (specifically Mendocino County, Jackson State Forest).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cladonia artuata has a lichenous growth habit.
Further Information
- Information about Cladonia artuata can be found at:
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Index Fungorum (GUID: urn:lsid:indexfungorum.org:names:360698)
- portail-jardin.com