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Brouard's dotted lichen

Scientific Name: Bacidia brouardii

Family: Bacidiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Brouard's Dotted Lichen: A Detailed Look

This page provides information about the Brouard's Dotted Lichen, also known scientifically as Bacidia brouardii.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bacidia brouardii (de Lesd.) Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Brouard's Dotted Lichen
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Bacidiaceae
  • Symbol: BABR3, BACA8

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the United States and Australia.
  • Specifically mentioned in literature concerning New Mexico (USA).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens, including Bacidia brouardii, can be associated with various ecosystems, including lichen-spruce environments, bromeliads, and forests.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Index Fungorum
  • North American Lichen Checklist (Mar. 2008)
  • Literature on Lichens