Plants of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Scientific Name Stereocaulon vulcani
Family

Other Names lava lichen
Status Endemic
Distribution & Habitat
Locations in this Guide Mid-Elevation Woodland
General Appearance
Stereocaulon is found growing on the forest floor among the litter at the Mid-Elevation Woodland near the 1974 lava flow.  Often found as small clumps, this species also covers fairly large areas. Mid-Elevation Woodland (1974 flow)
Most of the dead logs in the open lava flow areas of the Mid-Elevation Woodland are partially covered with Stereocaulon. Mid-Elevation Woodland (1974 flow)
Fruiting Bodies
Mid-Elevation Woodland (1974 flow) Mid-Elevation Woodland (1974 flow)
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Last Updated: 08/05/03

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