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Cladonia extracorticata

Scientific Name: Cladonia extracorticata

Family: Cladoniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Cladonia extracorticata

Cladonia extracorticata is a lichen belonging to the genus Cladonia, also known as Pixie cup lichens or cup lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cladonia extracorticata S. Hammer
  • Family: Cladoniaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The lichen has been found in California, specifically Butte County, 8 miles North of Oroville.
  • It grows on thin soil over rocks.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cladonia extracorticata is described as lichenous.

Ecology

  • The genus Cladonia is noted as being a primary food source for reindeer and caribou, though this specifically applies to the genus as a whole and not necessarily solely to Cladonia extracorticata.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • iNaturalist.org
  • Discover Life
  • United States National Herbarium, Smithsonian
  • Harvard University Herbaria
  • Bryologist Journal
  • Farlow Herbarium