Hispid Needle Lichen

Chaenotheca hispidula

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, acidic forest soil
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
typically found on decaying wood or bark