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Cladonia
Cladonia (cup lichen) is a genus of moss-like lichens in the family Cladoniaceae. They are the primary food source for reindeer and caribou. Cladonia species are of economic importance to reindeer-herders, such as the Sami in Scandinavia or the Nenets in Russia.
Found growing on a rotting tree stump.
Spotted on May 2, 2012
Submitted on Jun 3, 2012
3 Comments
nice info and spotting
Sure looks like it! Thank you gatorfellows.
Cladonia (cup lichen)?