Willey's Cartilage Lichen
Ramalina willeyi
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Ramalinaceae
- Genus:
- Ramalina
- Species:
- Ramalina willeyi
- USDA Symbol:
- RAWI
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky substrate
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found on exposed rock surfaces