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Niebla fimbriata

Niebla fimbriata is a fruticose lichen found in specific regions. The common name is not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Considerations for Pets

• This lichen grows on volcanic rocks, which may indicate a rough texture.
• The text describes it as having relatively long narrow branches or branchlets. These may pose a potential hazard if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Not specified in text, but implied to be Fungi given its lichen classification
• Family: Ramalinaceae
• Genus: Niebla
• Species: Niebla fimbriata
• Synonyms: The text lists several Niebla species that are equated to Niebla fimbriata, implying a complex taxonomic history. Some of these include Niebla dactylifera Spjut, Niebla disrupta (Nyl.) Spjut, Niebla dissecta Spjut, and Niebla eburnea Spjut, and Niebla flagelliforma Spjut. Note that these may also simply be alternative names used in various classifications.

Distribution and Habitat

• Niebla fimbriata grows on volcanic rocks.
• It is found in the Channel Islands of California and along the foggy Pacific Coast of Baja California.

Morphological Characteristics

• It is a fruticose lichen, meaning it has a shrub-like or branched growth form.
• Other Niebla species have relatively long narrow branches or branchlets, suggesting this may also be the case for N. fimbriata.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Lichens, in general, grow on rocks, trees, and shrubs.
• The text notes Bipinnula fimbriata, a plant protected against direct light by coastal fog.
• One study noted *Colletes seminitidus* polinizando *Bipinnula fimbriata*.

Further Information

• Index Fungorum lists Niebla fimbriata Spjut.
• Type Specimen: HOLOTYPE 2155514 of Niebla fimbriata Spjut.
• USDA, NRCS provides a distributional map for Niebla dissecta Spjut.
• www.worldbotanical.com contains images of Niebla fimbriata and specimens from Baja California.