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Fries' cockleshell lichen

Scientific Name: Hypocenomyce friesii

Family: Lecideaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Fries' Cockleshell Lichen: A Profile

Explore the fascinating world of Fries' Cockleshell Lichen, a unique plant also known as Cockleshell Lichen.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Hypocenomyce friesii
  • Common Name: Fries' Cockleshell Lichen
  • Family: Lecideaceae (as indicated by related species)
  • Synonyms:
    • Lecidea friesii Ach.
    • Psora friesii (Ach.) Hellbom
    • Xylopsora friesii (Ach.) Bendiksby & Timdal

Related Species

  • Hypocenomyce scalaris
  • Aspicilia laevata (Ach.) Arnold - Rimmed Lichen

Historical Context

The text references Fries, a distinguished mycologist, suggesting a historical connection to the study of fungi and lichens.