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alien rimmed lichen
Scientific Name: Aspicilia aliena
Family: Hymeneliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Aspicilia aliena – Alien Rimmed Lichen
Aspicilia aliena, commonly known as alien rimmed lichen, is a fascinating lichen species. This page provides information on its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aspicilia aliena (Zahlbr.) Oksner
- Common Name: Alien rimmed lichen, Rimmed Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Hymeneliaceae
Synonyms and Related Species
- Aspicilia americana de Lesd. - American Aspicilia
- Aspicilia annulata (Lynge) J. W. Thomson - Rimmed Lichen
- Other Aspicilia species: Aspicilia alboradiata, Aspicilia alphoplaca, Aspicilia caesiocinerea, Aspicilia calcarea, Aspicilia cinerea, Aspicilia albopruinosa
Distribution and Habitat
This lichen is found in North America, including the American Arctic. It's noted in the North American Lichen Checklist (July 2008).
Ecological Role
The text mentions lichens being viewed as "Alien Invaders," suggesting their potential to compete with native species in certain environments, though it does not explicitly state Aspicilia aliena is invasive.
Associations
Mentions existence as symbionts containing algae. This relationship is a fundamental characteristic of lichens.
Further Information
- Garden Guides
- Folia (for growing observations)