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Wain's cup lichen
Scientific Name: Cladonia wainioi
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Wain's Cup Lichen (Cladonia wainioi)
Wain's Cup Lichen, scientifically known as Cladonia wainioi, is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the Cladoniaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a lichen, Wain's Cup Lichen can grow on a variety of surfaces, potentially including those accessible to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia wainioi Savicz
- Common Name: Wain's Cup Lichen
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Group: Lichen
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Cladonia species, some with synonyms, which suggests that identifying specific lichen species can be complex. See, for example, the mention of "= Cladonia acuminata" as a synonym for acutetip cup lichen.
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is found in various locations, as suggested by records mentioning its presence in different regions. Examples include records referencing "Wain's reindeer clad lichen" in multiple locales (NB NS NL LB PQ) and mentions in connection to European Lichenographers.
Ecological Role
- Cladonia species (cup lichens) are noted as being the primary food source for reindeer and caribou, highlighting their critical role in certain ecosystems.
Morphological Characteristics
- The name "cup lichen" refers to the cup-like structures (scyphus) that some species, including Cladonia wainioi, develop.
- The text references complex branch-systems in some species, noting they are "not cup-forming."
Quirky Facts
- Lichens were historically used to make dyes, as highlighted by the reference to an "ARCHIL MAKER" who created violet dye from lichens.