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Florida dot lichen
Scientific Name: Arthonia floridana
Family: Arthoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Florida Dot Lichen
The Florida Dot Lichen, scientifically known as Arthonia floridana, is a unique lichen found in subtropical Florida.
Considerations for Pets
- As a lichen, it often appears as small dots on trees, which might attract the attention of curious pets, especially if growing at accessible heights.
Considerations for Children
- Given its small, dot-like appearance, it might be tempting for children to pick at or handle the lichen when found on trees or other surfaces.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arthonia floridana
- Common Name: Florida Dot Lichen
- Family: Arthoniaceae
- Synonyms: Arthonia florida Willey
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is unique to subtropical Florida.
- It is often found on tree bark.
Morphological Characteristics
- It appears as little dots on surfaces.
- It is a lichenous plant.
Quirky Facts
- Close inspection reveals a special lichen world unique to subtropical Florida.
- The small black dots on some lichens are conidiomata (pycnidia).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is mentioned that dot lichen can be found on palm tree bark (Arthonia rubella).
- It can be found on tree bark in North Florida and the Southeastern U.S.
Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Garden Guides
- MyTreeDB
- Plant database for dot lichen Natives Arthoniaceae.
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region