Lichens of North Carolina
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Umbilicaria caroliniana Tuck. - Carolina Toadskin


Thallus upper surface. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Thallus lower surface. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Fertile thallus. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Taxonomy
Family: UmbilicariaceaeSynonym: Lasallia caroliniana (Tuck.) Davydov et al.                                                                                 
Comments: Type specimen from rocks on Grandfather Mountain (Tuckerman 1877).
Identification
Online Photographs: Lichen Portal   GBIF-Global Distribution
Technical Description: Tuckerman, E. (1877) Observations on North American and other lichens. 4. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 12: 166-185.                                                                                  
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Recorded by: Paul O. Schallert
Mitchell Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Paul O. Schallert
Mitchell Co.
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Recorded by: Paul O. Schallert
Mitchell Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Paul O. Schallert
Mitchell Co.
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