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golden asahinea lichen

Scientific Name: Asahinea chrysantha

Family: Parmeliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Golden Asahinea Lichen

Explore the fascinating world of the Golden Asahinea Lichen, a unique organism found in specific environments.

Scientific Name and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Asahinea chrysantha (Tuck.) W.L. Culb. &amp C.F. Culb.
  • Common Names: Golden Asahinea Lichen, Arctic Rag Lichen, Golden Hankie Lichen

Taxonomy and Classification

  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but likely Fungi given its nature as a lichen.
  • Family: Parmeliaceae
  • Genus: Asahinea
  • Synonyms: Asahinea (used generally for Asahinea Lichen)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Golden Asahinea Lichen is found in locations such as British Columbia, Canada (e.g., Northern Selkirks, NW of Golden, Adamant Mt).
  • Also reported from Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth form: Lichen
  • Foliose Lichen

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens in general, including Golden Asahinea Lichen, involve a partnership between fungi and algae.

Further Information

  • Toolik-Arctic Geobotanical Atlas maps
  • Garden Guides