Cladina sp. 

Deer Lichen

Florida native

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Also called deer moss, there are at least six species of Cladina found in Florida. These lichens are light gray and grow in round form on the ground, often in great numbers, forming mats of puff balls on the woodland or scrub floor.
Lichens are both an algae and a fungus, living in partnership with each other. In many cases, neither organism could live without the other.

Cladina sp. is a member of the Cladoniaceae -  family.

Date record last modified: Dec 27, 2023