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fringed lichen
Scientific Name: Anaptychia bryorum
Family: Physciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Fringed Lichens: A Diverse Group
This page provides information on various lichens that are commonly referred to as "fringed lichens." It's important to note that "fringed lichen" is not a specific species but rather a descriptive term applied to lichens with a fringed appearance. This includes members of different genera and families.
Considerations for Pets
- Some lichens grow on rocks and trees, potentially within reach of pets, especially dogs, in outdoor environments.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Common Name: Fringed Lichen
- Specific species mentioned include:
- Anaptychia setifera
- Anaptychia bryorum
- Solorina spongiosa (Fringed Chocolate Chip Lichen)
- Peltigera pacifica (Fringed Pelt Lichen)
- Nephroma helveticum (Fringed Kidney Lichen)
- Tuckermannopsis ciliaris (Fringed Wrinkle-Lichen)
- Platismatia norvegica (Suboceanic Lichen)
- Sticta beauvoisii (Fringed Moon Lichen)
- Physcia tenella (Fringed Rosette)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Anaptychia Krb.
- Family: Lobariaceae (for Fringed Moon Lichen - Sticta beauvoisii)
- Family: Candelariaceae (for Fringed Candleflame Lichen - Candelaria fibrosa)
- Family: Parmeliaceae (for Fringed Wrinkle-Lichen - Tuckermannopsis ciliaris)
- Synonyms: Anaptychia kaspica Gyel. is a synonym for a species of Anaptychia (likely the one referred to as fringed lichen)
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichens mentioned are found in various locations, including:
- Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- Montana
- South Africa (Fringed foliose lichen on quartz)
- California (San Gabriel Mountains Front Range Mt. Wilson - Fringed Shield Lichen)
- Arkansas (Heterodermia echinata - "flowering fringe lichen")
- Wisconsin
- Michigan (Lichen-camouflaged fringed inchworm)
- Habitats include:
- Quartz rock
- Bark of trees (e.g., valley oak)
- Twigs (e.g. "cedar")
- Supralittoral and littoral fringe rock.
Morphological Characteristics
- Fringed lichens are often described as "foliose," meaning they have a leafy appearance.
- Some have wrinkled lobes.
- Colors vary, including greenish-gray, brown, olive-brown, and dark. Some turn greenish when wet.
- Some have colored disks.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens can serve as camouflage for insects, as seen with the lichen-camouflaged fringed inchworm.
- Lichens can be found growing alongside small green algae on rocks.
Quirky Facts
- The shape of fringe lichen can spark memories, evoking the shape of a tilde (~).
- Fringed Violet and Lichen (combined with Angelsword and Boab) can be used in a spray to clear negative energies.
Further Information
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- Montana Natural Heritage Program
- Wikimedia Commons