Cracked Lichen

Acarospora pyrenopsoides

Westberg M, Timdal E, Asplund J, Bendiksby M, Haugan R, Jonsson F, Larsson P, Odelvik G, Wedin M, Millanes A (2015) New records of lichenized and lichenicolous fungi in Scandinavia. MycoKeys 11: 33-61.

Taxonomy

Division:: Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:: Acarosporaceae
Genus:: Acarospora
Species:: Acarospora pyrenopsoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Lichenous
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:: Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: dry to moderate
Notes:: commonly found on exposed rock surfaces