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Florida cup lichen

Scientific Name: Cladonia floridana

Family: Cladoniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Florida Cup Lichen (Cladonia floridana)

The Florida Cup Lichen, scientifically known as Cladonia floridana, is a unique lichen species primarily found in Florida. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This lichen has a cup-like structure.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cladonia floridana Vain.
  • Common Name: Florida Cup Lichen
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Cladonia (cup lichen)
  • Family: Cladoniaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • This lichen exists only in a few small populations in Florida, USA.
  • It is found in various habitats within Florida, including sandy soils, pine wetlands, and scrub areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cladonia floridana is a lichenous plant, meaning it's a composite organism formed from a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae or cyanobacteria.
  • It has a moss-like appearance.
  • The thallus (body) of the lichen can be squamulose (scale-like) and produces erect stalked cups termed podetia.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are symbiotic organisms, representing a partnership between fungi and photobionts.

Further Information

  • Garden Guides
  • portail-jardin.com plant database