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British soldier lichen
Cladonia cristatella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Cladoniaceae ›Genus: Cladonia
About
Cladonia cristatella, commonly known as the British soldiers lichen, is a fruticose lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae. The species was first described scientifically by American botanist Edward Tuckerman in 1858.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of British soldier lichen is Cladonia cristatella.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the family Cladoniaceae.
- British soldier lichen belongs to the genus Cladonia.