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 is a type of lichen often found growing on rocks in dry, sunny environments. This lichen is part of a group well-known for its distinctive yellow-green color, which comes from the presence of specific pigments. Rock-shield lichen plays an important role in its ecosystem by helping to break down rocks into soil and provides a habitat for small invertebrates. Some species within this group have unique compounds with potential medicinal properties.
Species of Rock-shield lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Parmeliaceae Genus
Rock-shield lichen 
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