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Melanelixia subaurifera Melanelixia subaurifera on the north side of a large Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) at the edge of the forest. Geotagged,Melanelixia subaurifera,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Melanelixia subaurifera

Melanelixia subaurifera on the north side of a large Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) at the edge of the forest.

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Melanelixia subaurifera is a lichen in the Parmeliaceae. Thallus olive-brown color, dull, non-reflective, often rosette-forming, thin, closely appressed centrally but often free at margin, black below, fragile cortex, no pseudocyphellae, isidia tiny, simple, globose to cylindrical, often clustered, white medulla C+ red. The soralia and isidia show pale yellowish marks when rubbed. Apothecia rare.

Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Apr 4, 2019. Captured Apr 3, 2019 14:47 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm