Species
Cladonia rangiferina (Gray reindeer lichen)
Cladonia rangiferina. Photo: (c) Liz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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.
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