Monday, April 6, 2015

Cladonia (cup lichen)

No, this is not a set for a science fiction movie. I discovered this lichen on a decorative log as I was weeding my garden. I think this is Cladonia choloroaea, also called Mealy Pixie Cup. It seems reindeer and caribou eat it, but I didn't give it a try.

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