Orange Lichen

Caloplaca quercicola

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Teloschistaceae
Genus:
Caloplaca
Species:
Caloplaca quercicola
USDA Symbol:
CAQU7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
grows on bark of oak trees
Notes:
Typically found on oak bark, not soil