Needle Lichen
Chaenotheca cinerea
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Coniocybaceae
- Genus:
- Chaenotheca
- Species:
- Chaenotheca cinerea
- USDA Symbol:
- CHCI4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, acidic, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on decaying wood or bark