Arenaria Snow Lichen
Stereocaulon arenarium
- Native to:
- United States
Zwackh-Holzhausen, Wilhelm Ritter von,Bayerische botanische Gesellschaft, Regensburg.,Exeter, Ronald L.,,Orcutt, Charles Russell, 1864-1929,Lange, Joh., 1818-1898,Swartz Olog
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Stereocaulaceae
- Genus:
- Stereocaulon
- Species:
- Stereocaulon arenarium
- USDA Symbol:
- STAR12
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal and alpine regions