Soot Lichen
Cyphelium tigillare
- Native to:
- United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Caliciaceae
- Genus:
- Cyphelium
- Species:
- Cyphelium tigillare
- USDA Symbol:
- CYTI2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Typically found on exposed, sunlit surfaces