[Lichens of Denali National Park and Preserve]

Caribou Lichen, Star Reindeer Lichen, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia stellaris

Synonyms: Cladina alpestris, Cladina stellaris, Cladonia alpestris

Caribou Lichen, Star Reindeer Lichen, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen: Cladonia stellaris (Synonyms: Cladina alpestris, Cladina stellaris, Cladonia alpestris)

ArcticStar reindeer lichen mixed with Tumbleweed (Masonhalea richardsonii), Alpine Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia stygia ?), Worm Lichen (Thamnolia subuliformis). Also seen in this photo: Alpine Azalea (Loiseleuria procumbens) Photographed on tundra slopes atop Quigley Ridge, Denali National Park and Preserve...........June 18, 2012.

Caribou Lichen, Star Reindeer Lichen, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen: Cladonia stellaris (Synonyms: Cladina alpestris, Cladina stellaris, Cladonia alpestris)

Caribou lichen as seen on tundra atop Camp Ridge, to the north of Camp Denali, Denali National Park and Preserve....................September 8, 2009.

Caribou Lichen, Star Reindeer Lichen, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen: Cladonia stellaris (Synonyms: Cladina alpestris, Cladina stellaris, Cladonia alpestris)

Another view of caribou lichen as seen on tundra atop Camp Ridge, to the north of Camp Denali, Denali National Park and Preserve....................September 8, 2009.
Paul Slichter