Crater Lichen
Diploschistes actinostomus
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © zaca (iNaturalist #37336787)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Thelotremataceae
- Genus:
- Diploschistes
- Species:
- Diploschistes actinostomus
- USDA Symbol:
- DIAC5
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found on calcareous substrates