Carlott's Porpidia Lichen
Porpidia carlottiana
- Native to:
- United States
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Porpidiaceae
- Genus:
- Porpidia
- Species:
- Porpidia carlottiana
- USDA Symbol:
- POCA40
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
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 on exposed rock surfaces