Xanthoparmelia californica

Xanthoparmelia californica

Xanthoparmelia californica a one a the foliose lichen in the genus Xanthoparmelia (family Parmeliaceae), collectively referred to as Rock-Shield Lichen. The genus had previously been known as Almbornia, Neofuscelia, Chondropsis, Namakwa, Paraparmelia or Xanthomaculina, but this particular species has not been described until 1984 (Hale, 1984)
Xanthoparmelia californica Species ID link: http://www.sharnoffphotos.com/lichensH/xanthoparmelia_californica.html Ascomycota,Fungi,Lecanorales,Lecanoromycetes,Lecanoromycetidae,Parmeliaceae,Pezizomycotina,Xanthoparmelia,Xanthoparmelia californica

Appearance

Species are identified by the way they are attached to the substrate, whether or not isidia are present, colour of the lower surface, and chemical spot tests.

Distribution

The family Parmeliaceae is found on the mid-east coast of the United States.

References:

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Hale Jr, M.E. 1984. New species of Xanthoparmelia (Vain.) Hale (Ascomycotina: Parmeliaceae). Mycotaxon. 20(1):73-79
Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassLecanoromycetes
OrderLecanorales
FamilyParmeliaceae
GenusXanthoparmelia
SpeciesXanthoparmelia californica
Photographed in
United States of America