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Niebla halei
Scientific Name: Niebla halei
Family: Ramalinaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Niebla halei: A Rare Fruticose Lichen
Niebla halei is a rare fruticose lichen species, primarily known from historical collections. Its current existence in its native habitat is uncertain.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Niebla halei Spjut
- Family: Ramalinaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Originally collected from San Bruno Mountain in northern California.
- Grows on rocks along the foggy Pacific Coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Characterized by a tiny hemispherical thallus.
- Grows to approximately 1.5 cm in height and 2.5 cm across.
- Possesses numerous very narrow branches.
Synonyms
- Based on the provided text, Niebla halei Spjut may be synonymous with other Niebla species depending on classification.
- The text lists several possible synonyms: Niebla disrupta, Niebla dissecta, Niebla eburnea, and Niebla flagelliforma.
Further Information
- World Botanical Associates: Niebla halei (retrieved 22 Dec 2014)