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pussytoes eggyolk lichen
Scientific Name: Candelariella antennaria
Family: Candelariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Pussytoes Eggyolk Lichen: A Detailed Overview
Discover the fascinating world of the Pussytoes Eggyolk Lichen, a unique organism with intriguing characteristics. This page provides comprehensive information about its taxonomy, distribution, and more.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Lichens can sometimes colonize surfaces and may detach in small pieces.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Candelariella antennaria Rasanen
- Common Names: Pussytoes Eggyolk Lichen, Eggyolk Lichen, Pussytoes
- Other common names Alpine Pussytoes, Dense-leaved. Pussytoes, Flat-topped. Pussytoes, Howell's
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Candelariaceae
- Genus: Candelariella
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text mentions instances of Candelariella antennaria Rsnen, indicating it might be a variation or synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is found in the Greater Sonoran Desert Region.
- Also noted as common in Ponderosa woodlands where White-margined Pussytoes reside.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Pussytoes" refers to the resemblance to a cat's paw.
- Some have likened the yellow color of the lichen to egg yolk.
Morphological Characteristics
- The text mentions "granulated egg-yolk" appearance connected by cobwebby strands when referring to algae, lichens or moss on old surfaces. This might provide an insight into the texture of the lichen.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- EOL.org articles
- North American Lichen Checklist (Apr. 2008)
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- Garden Guides