Distribution: Coastal from southeast Alaska to California.
Habitat: Sand dunes, sandy soil, seaside cliffs and rocky slopes, always near the coast.
Substrate: Sandy soil, moss over sand, or rock.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cladonia portentosa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Cladonia portentosa photos