Orange Lichen
Caloplaca vitellinula
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © rluecking (iNaturalist #277344611)




Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Teloschistaceae
- Genus:
- Caloplaca
- Species:
- Caloplaca vitellinula
- USDA Symbol:
- CAVI18
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found on calcareous substrates