Minnesota Seasons - British Soldiers


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Cladonia cristatella

Taxonomy	Phylum:	Ascomycota (sac fungi)
	No Rank:	saccharomyceta
	Subphylum:	Pezizomycotina
	No Rank:	leotiomyceta
	Class:	Lecanoromycetes
	Subclass:	Lecanoromycetidae
	Order:	Lecanorales
	Suborder:	Lecanorineae
	Family:	Cladoniaceae
	Micobiont:	Cladonia cristatella
	Photobiont:	Trebouxia erici

Season
Status	Widespread and common
Habitat	Wet to dry. Decaying wood, leafy debris, soil, mossy logs, tree bases, and stumps. Low light to 90% ambient light. Pollution tolerant.
Growth Form	Fruticose

Identification	The large size, gray, branching stalks, and red caps make this possibly the most recognized species of lichen in North America.

Similar Species

Sightings			Rice Lake Savanna SNA Uncas Dunes SNA

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Common Names	British Soldier Lichen British Soldiers Scarlet-crested Cladonia