Island Cetraria Lichen
Cetraria islandica
Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus:
- Cetraria
- Species:
- Cetraria islandica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in alpine and subarctic regions