Chocolate Chip Lichen

Solorina bispora

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Peltigeraceae
Genus:
Solorina
Species:
Solorina bispora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions