Cladonia

<em>Cladonia unciales</em>

Cladonia, genus of lichens that includes those species commonly known as cup lichen, reindeer moss, and British soldiers (qq.v.).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Cladonia
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 07 September 2010
Access Date: February 23, 2025