Cladonia rangiferina

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Common Name

Greygreen Reindeer Lichen

Family

Cladoniaceae

Genus

Cladonia

Species

rangiferina

Synonyms

Cladina rangiferina

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Commonly found on thin soil, over rocks or in sandy places. Also have been found in wet sites along the coast in full sun.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

Important winter food source for caribou and reindeer.

References

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