Lichens of North Carolina
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Chrysothrix xanthina (Vain.) Kalb - Common Gold Dust Lichen



Thallus on hardwood. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus on pine. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Soredia; image by Gary Perlmutter.

Granules; image by Gary Perlmutter.
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Family: Chrysotrichaceae                                                                                 
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Photo Gallery for Chrysothrix xanthina - Common Gold Dust Lichen

Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Alamance Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Alamance Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Alamance Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Jame Amoroso, Blanka Aguero, Becky Dill & Scott Pohlman
Anson Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: Meriel Goodwin
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: GB Perlmutter, HVT Cotter, M Goodwin & S Hall
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: Meriel Goodwin
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: Meriel Goodwin
Durham Co.
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Harnett Co.
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Randolph Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Tracy Feldman
Scotland Co.
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Stanly Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
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