Species #17: Waterfingers
Waterfingers
Siphula ceratites
Though I have certainly seen this lichen before, I had never really stopped to look at it much. It formed rather extensive patches in one particular raised muskeg I visited. I am uncertain how common it is in the general area, though I suspect it is not hard to find. I will try to keep my eyes open to see if such extensive patches of it are typical.
Questions:
Not too far away, in the same muskeg complex, I did not notice this lichen growing. Are there subtle differences between boggy locations (perhaps pH?) that effect the growth of this lichen? (Another possibility is that I just wasn’t paying attention, so I’ll try to go back and check.)
