Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
- Native to:
- United States
Millanes A, Diederich P, Westberg M, Knutsson T, Wedin M (2014) Tremella rhizocarpicola sp. nov. and other interesting lichenicolous Tremellales and Filobasidiales in the Nordic countries. MycoKeys 8: 31-41. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.8.8176 (doi.or
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Rhizocarpaceae
- Genus:
- Rhizocarpon
- Species:
- Rhizocarpon lavatum
- USDA Symbol:
- RHLA9
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