6,024 observationsCritically Endangered
Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia portentosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Lecanoromycetes βΊOrder: Lecanorales βΊFamily: Cladoniaceae βΊGenus: Cladonia
About
Cladonia portentosa, also known as reindeer lichen, is a light-coloured, fruticose lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Reindeer Lichen is Cladonia portentosa.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the family Cladoniaceae.
- Reindeer Lichen belongs to the genus Cladonia.