🌿Native Nature

Dune Cup Lichen

Cladonia prostrata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Cladoniaceae ›Genus: Cladonia

About

Cladonia prostrata, commonly called dune cup lichen or resurrection lichen, is an endangered species of lichen endemic to the U.S. southeast coastal plain where it is known from populations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dune Cup Lichen?
The scientific name of Dune Cup Lichen is Cladonia prostrata.
What kingdom does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
What order does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
What family does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the family Cladoniaceae.
What genus does Dune Cup Lichen belong to?
Dune Cup Lichen belongs to the genus Cladonia.