Cladonia mitis

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Common Name

Green Reindeer Lichen

Family

Cladoniaceae

Genus

Cladonia

Species

mitis

Synonyms

Cladonia arbuscula; Claadonia arbuscula subsp. mitis; Cladina mitis; Cladonia sylvatica var. mitis

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park/Smithers, B.C

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Commonly found in full sun over thin soil, rocks, moss, grass and Jack Pine Forest.

Environmental Monitoring

It is an indicator species for sulphur dioxide and acid rain in the environment.

Lab Storage

Comments

N/A

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Thormann, 2006.