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spike lichen

Scientific Name: Calicium salicinum

Family: Caliciaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Spike Lichen

The provided text refers to several species of lichens commonly known as "Spike Lichen." These lichens belong to the genus *Calicium*.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "tiny spikes" associated with some lichens. While this refers to a specific mission within the game Clockworks, physical features of certain lichens might warrant caution around pets.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

  • Genus: *Calicium*
  • Family: Caliciaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, but they are classified as fungi)

Several *Calicium* species are mentioned, including:

  • *Calicium hyperelloides* Nyl.
  • *Calicium abietinum* Pers.
  • *Calicium salicinum* Pers.
  • *Calicium glaucellum*
  • *Calicium chlorosporum* F. Wilson
  • *Calicium corynellum* (Ach.) Ach.
  • *Calicium adaequatum* Nyl. - Adequate Spike Lichen
  • *Calicium adspersum*
  • *Calicium parvum*
  • *Calicium trabinellum*
  • *Calicium viride*

Synonyms mentioned:

  • *Calicium hemisphaericum* Howard (synonym for adequate spike lichen)

Common Names

  • Spike Lichen
  • Adequate Spike Lichen
  • Paleface stubble, spike lichen, spiral-spored gilded-head pin lichen (*Calicium adspersum var.*)
  • Green Spike Lichen (*Calicium trabinellum*, *Calicium viride*)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions the Balkan Peninsula as a region where *Calicium abietinum* (Spike Lichen) is rare.
  • Chiricahua National Monument is mentioned in relation to lichens.
  • Landgoed Staverden is mentioned as a place where *Calicium salicinum* has been observed.
  • One text suggests *Calicium parvum* suggests pine forest.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • They are described as having tiny spikes (in the context of a video game, but potentially referring to physical characteristics).
  • General growth habit: Lichenous.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions an association between *Gymnosporia buxifolia* (Common Spike-Thorn) and *Usnea* lichen.
  • The text notes that oak trees in one area had "interesting lichen flora and insect fauna."

Resources and Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
  • USDA