British Soldier Lichen, Cladonia cristatella. It's only about ¼-inch high (6 mm). In this common lichen the red spore-producing reproductive structures are clearly visible. The lichen's name, Cladonia cristatella, is actually the name of the fungus. The alga species in the lichen is known as Trebouxia erici. However, it's customary to name a lichen after its fungal part, so the whole lichen is known as Cladonia cristatella. British Soldiers are usually found on decaying wood, soil, mossy logs, tree bases, and stumps. They help break down old wood and put nutrients back into the soil where they can be used by plants. Lichens also take nitrogen from the air and put it into the soil so plants can use it.

ALL LICHEN/MOSS WILL BE SENT IN THEIR NATURAL MEDIA (DECAYED WOOD).

THE BRITISH SOLDIER LICHENS YOU WILL RECIEVE WILL BE GATHERED IN A DEEP FERTILE VALLEY WITH A LONG WINDING STREAM, LOCATED IN HEART OF THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS. THE LICHEN IS A DEEP SEA CREST GREEN WITH RICH SCARLET RED CAPS.

THIS SHAKER IS AN ACTUAL TERRARIUM WITH "LIVE" MOSSES, LICHENS, FUNGI.

THEY MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY WINDOW SILL, KITCHEN DECOR, CABIN DECOR, DESK PAPER WEIGHT, ETC.

A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN IN REGARDS TO MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MINI- TERRARIUM. BRING A PIECE OF THE OUTDOORS INTO YOUR HOME WITH THESE LITTLE SELF-CONTAINED ECO-SYSTEM.

EVERY ORDER WILL RECEIVE THE BRITISH SOLDIERS LICHENS, & 2-3 DIFFERENT MOSSES. THEY LOOK VERY NICE AND WOULD EVEN MAKE A NICE GIFT. IF YOU NEED A LARGE AMOUNT LET US KNOW!! THANKS.

SO CUTE! LITTLE LIVING THINGS IN A SHAKER! SHOW YOUR KIDS OR FRIENDS! GOOD CONVERSATION PIECE FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES NATURE!