20,462 observationsLeast Concern
gray reindeer lichen
Cladonia rangiferina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Cladoniaceae ›Genus: Cladonia
About
Cladonia rangiferina, also known as reindeer lichen (c.p. Sw. renlav), lat., is a light-colored, fruticose lichen belonging to the Cladoniaceae family. It grows in both hot and cold climates in well-drained, open environments. Found primarily in areas of alpine tundra, it is extremely cold-hardy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of gray reindeer lichen is Cladonia rangiferina.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the family Cladoniaceae.
- gray reindeer lichen belongs to the genus Cladonia.