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forked jelly lichen
Scientific Name: Collema dichotomum
Family: Collemataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Forked Jelly Lichen (Collema dichotomum)
The forked jelly lichen, scientifically known as Collema dichotomum, is a fascinating lichen species. It is also known as River Jelly-lichen.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the term "jelly" in relation to this lichen. While not explicitly toxic, the texture might be appealing to some pets, prompting ingestion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collema dichotomum (With.) Coppins & J.R. Laundon
- Common Name: Forked jelly lichen, River Jelly-Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Collemataceae
- Genus: Collema
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Collema fluviatile (Hudson ) Steudel
- Collema stenophyllum Nyl.
Distribution and Habitat
- The forked jelly lichen is found in the United Kingdom, where it is referred to as River jelly-lichen.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It has a cushion-like growth.
- It has forked branches 2-6 cm tall and up to 1 cm across.
- Collema crispum, also known as crinkled jelly lichen, has a foliose habit.
Additional Information
- The photobiont is associated with the Collema genus of lichens in the family Collemataceae.
Resources and Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- ARKive (for information on the River jelly lichen)
- Index Fungorum
- Plants Database