Spike Lichen
Calicium glaucellum
- Native to:
- United States
Vesa Oikonen (www.inaturalist.org)





Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Caliciaceae
- Genus:
- Calicium
- Species:
- Calicium glaucellum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAGL24
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained, acidic soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree bark and decaying wood