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Dahl's cup lichen
Scientific Name: Cladonia dahliana
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Cladonia dahliana: Dahl's Cup Lichen
Cladonia dahliana, commonly known as Dahl's cup lichen, is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia dahliana Kristinsson
- Rank: Species
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Symbol: CLDA3
Common Names
- Dahl's Cup Lichen
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as large in size.
- May reach 50 cm in height.
- Can display orangeyellowredpinkwhite coloring in the summer.
Distribution and Habitat
While the provided text doesn't explicitly detail the global distribution of Cladonia dahliana, it mentions regions and resources relevant to its study and identification. The references to Greenland cup lichen and the mention of Fennoscandia suggest a possible presence in northern regions.
Historical/Traditional Use:
- Cup lichens, when boiled with milk or syrup, have been used as a remedy for whooping cough and chest ailments.
Related Species
- Cladonia alaskana (Alaskan Cup Lichen)
- Cladonia cornuta ssp. groenlandica (Greenland cup lichen)
- Cladonia cylindrica (Cylinder cup lichen)
- Cladonia asahinae (Pixie cup lichen)
- Cladonia pyxidata (pyxie cup lichen)
Resources and Further Information
- USDA mentioned as a source.
- Macrolichens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, by Eilif Dahl and Hildur Krog (1973).
- ordabok.is - An online Icelandic dictionary.
- Garden Guides.
- Recent Literature on Lichens (RLL List).
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region.