Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Arthoniaceae

Genus:

Arthonia

Species:

Arthonia xylographica

USDA Symbol:

ARXY

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on bark of trees

Notes:

This species is a lichen and primarily grows on the bark of trees, not in soil.