Needle Lichen
Chaenotheca trichialis
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © samuelbrinker (iNaturalist #130010943)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Coniocybaceae
- Genus:
- Chaenotheca
- Species:
- Chaenotheca trichialis
- USDA Symbol:
- CHTR12
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained, acidic soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found on decaying wood or bark