Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Lecanoraceae

Genus:

Lecanora

Species:

Lecanora conizaeoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Native Range

United States: Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on acidic bark and decaying wood