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Cladonia Furcata This lichen was large, green, and extensively branched. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing in moss; mixed forest Cladonia,Cladonia furcata,Fall,Geotagged,Many-forked Cladonia,United States,lichen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cladonia Furcata

This lichen was large, green, and extensively branched.

Habitat: Growing in moss; mixed forest

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The Many-forked Cladonia

"Cladonia furcata" is a lichenized species of fungi in the Cladoniaceae family. It has an intermediate to tolerant air pollution sensitivity. Extracts of this species have been shown to kill leukemia cells in vitro, and may have possible value in the treatment of cancer.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 26, 2021. Captured Oct 3, 2020 10:52 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1250
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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