Greater Sulphur-cup Lichen (Cladonia sulphurina)

Greater Sulphur-cup Lichen, a reference photo — Photo: Jason Hollinger · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Cladonia sulphurina is a species of cup lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Sulphur-cup Lichen being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cladonia deformis
Cladonia cenotea
Cladonia subulata
Cladonia rei
Cladonia digitata

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Cladoniaceae
Genus: Cladonia
Species: Cladonia sulphurina

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