Description
(2)pieces, about 1" in diameter. Harvested direct by us here at Appalachian Emporium. Your order will include our Moss Care Sheet. We ship only fresh lichen, 100% natural, organic, no pesticides or chemicals ever used. It will be dampened, not wet, with spring water native to the area. Special care is taken to prevent contamination of the specimen. British Soldier Lichen, Cladonia cristatella. It's only about ¼-inch high (6 mm). in this common lichen, the red spore-producing reproductive structures are clearly visible. The lichen's name, Cladonia cristatella, is actually the name of the fungus. The alga species in the lichen is known as Trebouxia erici. However, it's customary to name a lichen after its fungal part, so the whole lichen is known as Cladonia cristatella. British Soldiers are usually found on decaying wood, soil, mossy logs, tree bases, & stumps. They help break down old wood & put nutrients back into the soil where they can be used by plants. Lichens also take nitrogen from the air & put it into the soil so plants can use it. Due to the large number of orders we receive, please allow at least 7-9 business days after purchase for your order to ship. Occasionally it may take longer, especially during the holidays & winter months when we have snow that covers the ground. 2 Pc British Soldier Lichen Cladonia For Terrariums Fairy Gardens Bonsai Beautiful Specimens
