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Snow Lichen

Stereocaulon glaucescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Stereocaulaceae
Genus
Stereocaulon
Species
Stereocaulon glaucescens (Snow Lichen)

Similar Species in Stereocaulon

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Alpine Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon alpinum
Data Deficient
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Cauliflower Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon botryosum
Least Concern
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Stereocaulon evolutum
Endangered
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Cottontail Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon paschale
Critically Endangered
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Pixie Foam
Stereocaulon pileatum
Critically Endangered
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Rock Foam
Stereocaulon saxatile
Near Threatened
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Sandy soil foam
Stereocaulon condensatum
Near Threatened
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Variegated Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon vesuvianum
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snow Lichen?
The scientific name of Snow Lichen is Stereocaulon glaucescens. It belongs to the genus Stereocaulon.
Where does Snow Lichen live?
Snow Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Snow Lichen belong to?
Snow Lichen (Stereocaulon glaucescens) belongs to the genus Stereocaulon, which is part of the taxonomic family Stereocaulaceae.
What kingdom does Snow Lichen belong to?
Snow Lichen (Stereocaulon glaucescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Snow Lichen?
The closest relatives of Snow Lichen in the genus Stereocaulon include Alpine Foam Lichen, Cauliflower Foam Lichen, , Cottontail Foam Lichen, Pixie Foam.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Stereocaulon — 12 Species

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Alpine Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon alpinum
DD 🐾
Cauliflower Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon botryosum
LC 🐾
Stereocaulon evolutum
EN 🐾
Cottontail Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon paschale
CR 🐾
Pixie Foam
Stereocaulon pileatum
CR 🐾
Rock Foam
Stereocaulon saxatile
NT 🐾
Sandy soil foam
Stereocaulon condensatum
NT 🐾
Variegated Foam Lichen
Stereocaulon vesuvianum
NT 🐾
Stereocaulon nanodes
LC
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Snow Lichen
Stereocaulon glaucescens
NE
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Finger-scale foam lichen
Stereocaulon dactylophyllum
VU 🐾
Woolly Foam
Stereocaulon tomentosum
EN
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