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Stilling's disc lichen

Scientific Name: Buellia stillingiana

Family: Physciaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Buellia stillingiana

Commonly known as Stilling's disc lichen or Common Button Lichen, Buellia stillingiana is a type of lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Buellia stillingiana J. Steiner
  • Common Names: Stilling's disc lichen, Common Button Lichen
  • Family: Physciaceae
  • Group: Lichen
  • Symbol: BUST5

Synonyms

  • Common Button Lichen
  • Disc Lichen
  • Bluish ash-gray sunken disk lichen
  • Buellie de Stilling

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in locations such as Howard Co., Michigan, North America, Ontario

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Frequently found alongside Punctelia subrudecta and Cladonia macileata.

Further Information

  • Refer to the book "Lichens of North America" for more information.
  • Arizona State University's Lichens Unlimited may have additional resources.
  • North American Lichen Checklist (June 2008)