Alaskan Giant Shield Lichen
Cetrelia alaskana
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus:
- Cetrelia
- Species:
- Cetrelia alaskana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich 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