Cladonia cervicornis
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About
Cladonia cervicornis is a species of cup lichen in the family Cladoniaceae. It was first described by Swedish lichenologist Erik Acharius in 1799 as Lichen cervicornis. Julius von Flotow transferred it to the genus Cladonia in 1849. In North America, it is colloquially known as the ladder lichen or elk's-horn cup lichen.
- Family
- Cladoniaceae
How to use it
Ladder lichen can be used in ecological studies as an indicator of air quality. Its presence often signifies a healthy environment, as lichens are sensitive to air pollution. Additionally, it can be used in traditional crafts and as a natural dye in some cultures.
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- Name
- Cladonia cervicornis
- Slug
- cladonia-cervicornis
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Cladoniaceae
- Genus
- Cladonia
- Species
- cervicornis
- Wikidata QID
- Q3678847
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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