Lichens of North Carolina
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Usnocetraria oakesiana (Tuck.) M.J. Lai & C.J. Lai - Yellow Ribbon Lichen


Image by Gary Perlmutter
Image by Jason Hollinger
Taxonomy
Family: PARMELIACEAESynonym: Allocetraria oakesiana (Tuck.) Randlane & A. Thell                                                                                 
Identification
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Distribution in North Carolina
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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: SNR G5
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Comments: North American populations appear stable; species is in decline in Europe.

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Haywood Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Madison Co.
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