Reindeer Lichen Collection

Cladonia rangiferina (reindeer lichen)
Illustration of a Cladonia rangiferina (reindeer lichen)

Illustration, cladina rangiferina, Reindeer Lichen

Acorns and an oak leaf on reindeer lichen on Hubbard Hill in New Hampshires Pisgah State Park
Acorns and oak leaf on reindeer lichen on Hubbard Hill in New Hampshires Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and reindeer lichen in the pitch pine forest at the North of Highland Campground near Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts

USA, Michigan. Wintergreen berry and reindeer lichen reflect in dew-covered strands of a sheet web spider

USA, Michigan, Upper Peninsula. Red maple tree seedling amid haircap moss and reindeer lichens in autumn

Cup Lichen (Cladonia diversa) fruiting bodies, growing with other lichen species on heathland, Morden Bog National Nature Reserve, Dorset, England, january

Vaccinium and Cladina arbuscula
Blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum ssp microphyllum) and Reindeer lichen (Cladina arbuscula), growing in Fulufjallets National Park in Dalarna, Sweden

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Discover the enchanting world of Cladonia rangiferina, or reindeer lichen, in the forests of North America. This unique symbiotic organism, often found amongst oak leaves, bearberry, and mosses, plays a crucial role in the Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems. Reindeer and caribou rely on it as a winter food source, while various lichen-dwelling invertebrates call it home. In the snowy landscapes of Michigan, observe reindeer lichen adorned with wintergreen berries and acorns, reflecting in dew-covered strands. Amidst heathlands, cup lichen (Cladonia diversa) and other species thrive, adding intrigue to the natural beauty of North America's diverse habitats. Red maple tree seedlings and Vaccinium plants find solace amidst the protective mats of reindeer lichen, fostering a harmonious balance within the ecosystem.