Fragile Ball Lichen
Sphaerophorus fragilis
- Native to:
- United States
Ryan Hodnett


Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Sphaerophoraceae
- Genus:
- Sphaerophorus
- Species:
- Sphaerophorus fragilis
- USDA Symbol:
- SPFR60
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found in alpine and subalpine regions