Lichens of North Carolina

Scientific Name:	Common Name:		Family (Alpha):

NC Records
Ochrolechiaceae Members:
Ochrolechia africana Vain. - Frosted Saucer Lichen

Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascomatal section with spores in ascus. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Specimen under UV. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Taxonomy

Family: Ochrolechiaceae

Synonym: Ochrolechia verrucosa Kalb

Identification

Online Photographs: Lichen Portal GBIF-Global Distribution

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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Status in North Carolina

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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: SNR G5

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Photo Gallery for Ochrolechia africana - Frosted Saucer Lichen
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Jason Hollinger, Nastassja Noell & Scott LaGreca Bladen Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Jason Hollinger, Nastassja Noell & Scott LaGreca Bladen Co. Comment: Specimen under UV. Image by Gary Perlmutter
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Brunswick Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Brunswick Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Brunswick Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Durham Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Durham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Durham Co. Comment: On fallen branch/twigs.
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Durham Co. Comment: On fallen branch/twigs.	Recorded by: Perlmutter Granville Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Harnett Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Randolph Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Tracy Feldman Scotland Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Elizabeth A. Brei Union Co. Comment:

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