Cladonia uncialis

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Common Name

Thorn Cladonia

Family

Cladoniaceae

Genus

Cladonia

Species

uncialis

Synonyms

Cladonia pseudostellata; Cladonia stellata f. uncialis; Cenomyce uncialis; Cladina uncialis

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park, ON

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Commonly found on bare soil or rock and among mosses.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

Important winter food source for caribou.

References

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