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Mycoporum californicum

Scientific Name: Mycoporum californicum

Family: Mycoporaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Mycoporum californicum

Mycoporum californicum is a lichen belonging to the family Mycoporaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Mycoporum californicum (Zahlbr.) R.C. Harris
  • Family: Mycoporaceae
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Synonyms:
    • Mycoporellum californicum Zahlbr.
    • Tomasellia californica (Zahlbr.)
    • Thelotrema californicum Tuck.

Distribution and Habitat

This lichen can be found in the Greater Sonoran Desert and potentially in North Carolina (though verification is needed for the latter).

Ecological Role

While not explicitly stated as invasive, its potential presence in new regions like North Carolina warrants monitoring to understand its impact on local ecosystems.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: MYCA15

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • USDA Plants Database
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)