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Green Reindeer Lichen There are three types in Canada and this is the Green Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia arbuscula mitis) Alleyn-et-Cawood, Quebec, Canada. Alleyn-et-Cawood,Canada,Cladonia arbuscula mitis,Geotagged,Green Reindeer Lichen,Quebec,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Green Reindeer Lichen

There are three types in Canada and this is the Green Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia arbuscula mitis) Alleyn-et-Cawood, Quebec, Canada.

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    Christine Young
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    Wow, you saw so many cool lichens! Posted 5 years ago
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      Greg Shchepanek
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      Yes, I love the Lichens. Posted 5 years ago

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The Green Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia (cup lichen) is a genus of moss-like lichens in the family Cladoniaceae. They are the primary food source for reindeer/caribou. Cladonia species are of economic importance to reindeer-herders, such as the Sami in Scandinavia or the Nenets in Russia.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Greg Shchepanek

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Uploaded Apr 27, 2020. Captured Aug 5, 2012 13:29 in Chemin Harrisson, Danford Lake, QC J0X 1P0, Canada.
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  • DMC-ZS20
  • f/4.0
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO100
  • 4.3mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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