Turban cup lichen (Cladonia peziziformis)

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Cladonia peziziformis or the turban cup lichen is a species of cup lichen in the family Cladoniaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Turban 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 botrytes
Cladonia cariosa
Cladonia subcariosa
Cladonia ramulosa
Cladonia parasitica

Classification

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

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