Needle Lichen
Chaenotheca stemonea
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © ahuereca (iNaturalist #28714067)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Coniocybaceae
- Genus:
- Chaenotheca
- Species:
- Chaenotheca stemonea
- USDA Symbol:
- CHST9
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained, organic soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on decaying wood or bark