Needle Lichen

Chaenotheca chlorella

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Coniocybaceae
Genus:
Chaenotheca
Species:
Chaenotheca chlorella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, acidic, organic-rich substrate
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found on decaying wood and bark