Cladonia botrytes #

Taxon #

Cladonia botrytes

Organization #

Clade Ochroleucae (Stenroos et al. 2018)

Identification #

A distinctive Cladonia with its light colored apothecia upon podetia which lack cups. The characteristic apothecia are light tan when dry and nearly white when well-hydrated.

Substrate #

Almost always on wood but rarely may be directly on soil (Brodo et al. 2001)

Chemical Tests #

Pd-, K-, KC+ (Brodo et al. 2001)

Notes #

Chemical tests are likely unnecessary for this lichen which is very distinct from the others it the genus. Found throughout the state wherever there is a source of wood and logs. Often found in shaded forests but can also be found on tundra where substrate is available. We found no collection records for the species north of the Brooks Range (CLH).

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