Pseudephebe pubescens
Pseudephebe pubescens, also known as 'fine rock wool', is a temperate alpine lichen.[1][2][3] It is a member of the genus Pseudephebe,[4] a lichen group characterized by dense mats of brown to near-black "hairs".[1]
| Pseudephebe pubescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Pseudephebe |
| Species: | P. pubescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudephebe pubescens (L.) M.Choisy | |
Habitat
Pseudephebe pubescens is found specifically on acidic rocks or stony ground in temperate-alpine or sub-arctic regions.[1] It has circumpolar sightings, being found from the Canadian territories, throughout the United States, and sometimes in alpine Mexico.[1]
References
- Goward, Trevor. (1994–1999). The lichens of British Columbia : illustrated keys. McCune, Bruce., Meidinger, Dellis Vern, 1953-, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests. Research Branch. Victoria, B.C.: Ministry of Forests, Research Program. ISBN 0-7726-2194-2. OCLC 31651418.
- Webmaster, David Ratz. "Fine Rockwool Lichen - Montana Field Guide". fieldguide.mt.gov. Montana, U.S.: Government of Montana. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
- "Plants Profile for Pseudephebe pubescens (blackcurly lichen)". plants.usda.gov. United States: United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
- "Pseudephebe pubescens (L.) M.Choisy". www.gbif.org. GBIF. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
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