Varicellaria Lichen
Varicellaria rhodocarpa
- Native to:
- United States
Schmitt I, Otte J, Parnmen S, Sadowska-Deś A, Luecking R, Lumbsch T (2012) A new circumscription of the genus Varicellaria (Pertusariales, Ascomycota). MycoKeys 4: 23-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.4.3545 (doi.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Pertusariaceae
- Genus:
- Varicellaria
- Species:
- Varicellaria rhodocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- VARH
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on rocks and bark