Pilophorus nigricaulis #

Taxon #

Pilophorus nigricaulis

Organization #

Matchstick Lichens, Cladoniaceae

Identification #

Pilophorus nigricaulis is a matchstick lichen with a blackened central portion like P. vegae. P. nigricaulis is separated from that species by producing apothecia. P, nigricaulis can be erect or with pseudopodetia which lay or droop over the rock substrate.