Cladonia asahinae

I found a bunch of these lichens growing on a rock in a rural yard.

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Ferdy Christant

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Reminds me of the term "lipstick lichen", but possibly that's a different species. Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  I’m not sure because the red color of the top part is a different shade. I’ve posted this on MO and in a lichen group on FB, and so far I don’t have a species ID. It seems to resemble a species (Cladonia parasitical) that only grows on wood, yet this one was on a rock...Maybe the color was just off on this one due to environmental conditions? Hmm, so far, it’s a mystery. Posted 7 years ago

gary fast

Lion

Hello Christine, just came across this post of yours. Could it be C. asahinae? The branching podetia sort of throw me off but they do have pointy granules and brown apothecia.

Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  I definitely think that's a good bet, thanks! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. gary fast
    
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    You are welcome. These lichens would be easier to ID if they were comprised of a single living thing. Having two and now some say three together just makes identification more difficult... but fun! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Exactly! I know very little about lichens and appreciate all the help I can get! I love hunting for them though! There are so many unique and beautiful kinds :) Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. gary fast
        
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        They are definitely worth looking for and taking photos of. The ID is the most challenging for me. I have just gone through my main photo reference book,
        http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/macrolichens-of-pacific-northwest
        and realize that there are many more to search for. I find the identification “keys” harder to use because of my lack of experience using them.
        https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/srs/srs08.htm
        Seems to be too complicated for me... maybe in the future!
        Posted 6 years ago

The Western Pixie-Cup

''Cladonia asahinae'' is a species of lichen in the family Cladoniaceae. It grows on moss, particularly ''Chorisodontium aciphyllum'', ''Polytrichum strictum'', and ''Andreaea'' species. ''C. asahinae'' occurs in Europe, North America, and the southernmost part of South America. It also grows in the Antarctic.

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Similar species: Lecanorales

Species identified by Christine Young