Cladonia incrassata
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About
Cladonia incrassata or the powder-foot British soldiers cup lichen is a species of cup lichen in the family Cladoniaceae. Found in Europe and North America, it was formally described as a new species in 1828 by German botanist Heinrich Gustav Flörke. A colloquial name for the lichen is "powder-foot British soldiers".
- Family
- Cladoniaceae
How to use it
Lichens like the powder-foot British soldiers cup lichen are important for the ecosystem. They help break down rocks into soil, which is essential for plant growth. Additionally, they can be indicators of air quality, as they are sensitive to pollution. Observing these lichens can provide valuable information about the health of the environment.
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- Name
- Cladonia incrassata
- Slug
- cladonia-incrassata
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Cladoniaceae
- Genus
- Cladonia
- Species
- incrassata
- Wikidata QID
- Q3678894
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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