Cladonia

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1.

the type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia.

Noun

1.

Cladonia - type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia Synonyms: genus Cladonia

arctic moss, Cladonia rangiferina, Cladoniaceae, family Cladoniaceae, fungus genus, genus Cladonia, reindeer lichen, reindeer moss