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blackthread lichen
Scientific Name: Placynthium flabellosum
Family: Placynthiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Placynthium: The Blackthread Lichen
Placynthium is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the family Placynthiaceae. These lichens are commonly referred to as "blackthread lichens."
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The common name "blackthread lichen" may evoke curiosity in children or pets, potentially leading to contact with the lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Placynthium
- Common Name: Blackthread Lichen, Ink Lichen, Common Ink Lichen, Quilted Ink Lichen
- Family: Placynthiaceae
- Synonyms:
- Antarctomia D.C. Linds.
- Anziella Gyeln.
- Calkinsia Nieuwl.
- Callolechia Kremp.
- Collolechia A. Massal.
- Lecothecium Trevis.
Notable Species
- Placynthium nigrum (Huds.) A. Gray - Blackthread Lichen
- Placynthium flabellosum (Tuck.) Zahlbr. - Blackthread Lichen
- Placynthium stenophyllum (Tuck.) Fink - Blackthread Lichen
- Placynthium subradiatum (Nyl.) Arnold - Blackthread Lichen
- Placynthium asperellum
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various regions, including England.
- Often found on non-vascular pavement alvars, alongside mosses.
Quirky Facts
- Some Icelandic common names for Placynthium species include Flatslyra and Blslyra.