Lichens of North Carolina

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NC Records
Chrysotrichaceae Members:
Chrysothrix caesia (Flot.) Ertz & Tehler - Frosted Comma Lichen

Thallus with ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascoma section. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascoma squash with spores and asci. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascus with spores. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Taxonomy

Family: Chrysotrichaceae

Synonym: Arthonia caesia Flot.

Identification

Field Guide Descriptions:	Online Photographs: Lichen Portal

Distribution in North Carolina

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County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.

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Photo Gallery for Chrysothrix caesia - Frosted Comma Lichen
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Alamance Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Meriel Goodwin Durham Co. Comment: Thallus with ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Meriel Goodwin Durham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Meriel Goodwin Durham Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Meriel Goodwin Durham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Granville Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Orange Co. Comment:

Photo Gallery for Chrysothrix caesia - Frosted Comma Lichen