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needle lichen

Scientific Name: Chaenotheca cinerea

Family: Coniocybaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Needle Lichen

The text refers to various species of lichens commonly known as "Needle Lichens." Several species within the Chaenotheca genus are identified by this common name.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text references items such as needle felted art and crafts using lichen imagery. Ingestion of needle-felted materials can pose a risk.

Considerations for Children

  • The text references items such as needle felted art and crafts using lichen imagery. Ingestion of needle-felted materials can pose a risk.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Chaenotheca
  • Family: Coniocybaceae
  • Synonyms: Coniocybe furfuracea (L.) Ach. (as noted in one instance relating to "needle lichen")

Specific Species Mentioned:

  • Chaenotheca brunneola
  • Chaenotheca gracillima (Vain.) Tibell
  • Chaenotheca chrysocephala (Ach.) Th. Fr.
  • Chaenotheca ferruginea (Turner &amp Borrer) Mig.
  • Chaenotheca laevigata

General Information:

  • "Needle Lichen" is also used as a general term.

Habitat and Distribution

  • The text mentions lichens found on pine needles and trees in forest environments.
  • Eastern Canada
  • Greater Sonoran Desert Region

Associations

  • Lichens are mentioned in association with algae.
  • Lichens are mentioned on pine needles.

Further Information

  • Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region (mentioned as a resource)
  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist (mentioned in reference to Chaenotheca gracillima)