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bloodstain lichen
Scientific Name: Haematomma
Family: Haematommataceae
Category: Lichen
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Haematomma: The Bloodstain Lichen
Haematomma is a genus of lichens, commonly known as bloodstain lichens.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens can sometimes grow on rocks or trees in areas accessible to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Haematomma A. Massal.
- Common Name: Bloodstain Lichen
- Family: Haematommataceae
- Rank: Genus
- Symbol: HAEMA3
Distribution and Habitat
- Haematomma has a widespread distribution in tropical and temperate areas.
- Specific locations mentioned include Sweden (Lapland, Abisko National Park) and Argentina.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Haematomma is a lichen, which is a symbiotic association of an alga and a fungus. It typically grows on rocks and tree trunks.
- The "beautiful fruiting bodies of bloodstain lichen" are specifically noted.
Species
- Haematomma ochroleucum (Neck.) J.R. Laundon (Yellow Bloodstain Lichen). Symbol: HAOC3.
- Synonym for *Haematomma ochroleucum* var. *porphyrium* is *= Haematomma porphyrium* (Pers.) Zopf
Quirky Facts
- The name "bloodstain lichen" comes from the appearance of some species.
- Lichens, including Haematomma, can sometimes be mistaken for bloodstains in forensic investigations.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Garden Guides: Provides plant information, identification information on uses and more.