Cladonia pocillum #

Taxon #

Cladonia pocillum

Organization #

Clade Cladonia, Subclade Graciles (Stenroos et al. 2018)

Identification #

Very similar in appearance to C. pyxidata, having the pebble-like areoles on and in the cups. C. pocillum, however produces a primary thallus of squamules which form rosettes. Lacking true soredia despite some of the pebbles appearing granular.

Chemical Tests #

K- or K+yellow becoming brown, C-, KC-, P+ red, UV- (CLH)