Acarospora stapfiana, the hoary cobblestone lichen, is a lichenicolous (lichen-dwelling) lichen species in the family Acarosporaceae. It is known for its parasitic relationship with members of the genus Caloplaca. The species has a unique life cycle in which it starts as a juvenile non-lichenised fungus before forming a fully lichenised thallus. It is found in Asia and North America, where it grows on calcareous rocks.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Corn Pops 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
- Xanthomendoza trachyphylla
- Calogaya saxicola
- Polycauliona ignea
- Squamulea subsoluta
- Polycauliona bolacina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Lecanoromycetes
- Order
- Acarosporales
- Family
- Acarosporaceae
- Genus
- Acarospora
- Species
- Acarospora stapfiana
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