Lecidea lithophila


A crustose lichen on iron-rich silicaceous rocks with a cracked-areolate greyish thallus usually with patches that are stained rusty-red and large flat black apothecia. Synonyms Lecidea lithophila forma ochracea (Ach.) Nyl. Lecidea lithophiliza Nyl. Lecidea daphaena var. ochracea Ach. Lecidea lapicida var. lithophila Ach. Lecidea ochracea Fée


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