Wand Lichen

Cladonia rei

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. Antibiotic compounds are extracted from some species to create antibiotic cream. The light green species Cladonia stellaris is used in flower decorations.
Wand Lichen Amongst the moss and other lichens in a sand pit was the Wand Lichen (Cladonia rei) Alleyn-et-Cawood, Quebec, Canada. Alleyn-et-Cawood,Canada,Cladonia rei,Geotagged,Quebec,Summer,Wand Lichen

Appearance

Podetia drab green-brown, often contorted, sometimes branched with farinose or coarsely granular-soredia. Sometimes minute squamules present, the corticate area near base sometimes +/- extending to apices. Occasional syphi with terete marginal extensions.

Naming

Schaer

Distribution

Global

Status

IUCN Near threatened

Habitat

Found on acidic heaths and wasteland and in woodland

References:

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http://www.dorsetnature.co.uk/pages-lichen/lch-316.html
https://species.nbnatlas.org/species/NBNSYS0000018403#overview
Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassLecanoromycetes
OrderLecanorales
FamilyCladoniaceae
GenusCladonia
SpeciesCladonia rei
Photographed in
Canada