Rock-shield lichen
Scientific name: Xanthoparmelia
Rock-shield lichen
Scientific name: Xanthoparmelia
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Rock-shield lichen (Xanthoparmelia) is a family of lichen that can grow and flourish just about anywhere, from tree canopies to in-between rocks. They thrive in a multitude of climates as well, ranging from the Arctic to the rainforest. It is a massive family with more than 2700 different species within it.
Species of Rock-shield lichen
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Parmeliaceae Genus
Rock-shield lichen