Cladonia parasitica forme détriticole au sol.

   This form differs from the type by its occurrence on the ground in plant debris and mosses, almost always in the vicinity of trees with This form differs from the type by its occurrence on the ground in plant debris and mosses, almost always in the vicinity of trees with This form differs from the type by its occurrence on the ground in plant debris and mosses, almost always in the vicinity of trees with Cladonia parasitica forme corticole. It is poorly colored due to the lack of light and becomes misshapen and almost translucent in places with high humidity and no light. Watch out for some very degraded forms of Cladonia squamosa var. subsquamosa but this last variety with very similar colored chemical reactions does not retain its primary thallus and does not have such dispersed and numerous pycnidia.