Lichens of North Carolina

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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

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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	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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