(Cup Lichen)
Cladonia chlorophaea, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 9237
Cladonia chlorophaea, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 9228
Cladonia chlorophaea, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 9214
Cladonia chlorophaea, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 9211
| Scientific Name | Cladonia chlorophaea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CLCH3 |
| Common Name | Cup Lichen | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 189870 |
| Family | Cladoniaceae | Lichen Herbaria Consortium Ref. |
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| Description | Widespread distribution, found on rotten wood, tree trunks, mineral soil or humus; lichen with many small podetia (stems) 1/10-inch to 1/2-inch tall opening to small cups less than 1/4-inch across, grayish-green color. | Colorado Status | Native |
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