Cladonia pseudalcicornis #

Taxon #

Cladonia pseudalcicornis

Organization #

Cladonia spp.

Identification #

This lichen is found closely associated with habitat where the soil may be seasonally saturated or submerged; very small rivulets, creeklets, and the smallest of snowmelt runoff channels. We have found some specimens growing submerged in alpine ponds. It might be confused for C. macrophyllodes or C. symphycarpia which also have large squamules and are usually wanting in podetia and apothecia. Photos of the rare, cupped form included. Often in the alpine but sometimes below the tree line, especially in coastal areas.

Substrate #

Terricolous

Notes #

A data deficient species which requires more collections for an improved understanding of its distribution in Alaska.

Photos #