Dot Lichen
Arthonia conferta
- Native to:
- United States
GBIF: Krysta Duran : Field Museum of Natural History | R. Lücking : Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Arthoniaceae
- Genus:
- Arthonia
- Species:
- Arthonia conferta
- USDA Symbol:
- ARCO29
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- grows on bark or rock surfaces
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- typically found in humid forest environments