Hispid Needle Lichen

Chaenotheca hispidula

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Coniocybaceae
Genus:
Chaenotheca
Species:
Chaenotheca hispidula
USDA Symbol:
CHHI11

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Part Shade

Soil Requirements

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