Felt Lichen

Peltigera venosa

Felt Lichen

Rikkinen J (2013) Molecular studies on cyanobacterial diversity in lichen symbioses. MycoKeys 6: 3-32. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.6.3869

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Peltigeraceae
Genus:
Peltigera
Species:
Peltigera venosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

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, shaded areas