Matted Lichen
Pannaria pezizoides
- Native to:
- United States
Rikkinen J (2013) Molecular studies on cyanobacterial diversity in lichen symbioses. MycoKeys 6: 3-32. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.6.3869 (doi.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Pannariaceae
- Genus:
- Pannaria
- Species:
- Pannaria pezizoides
- USDA Symbol:
- PAPE60
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in forested areas with high humidity