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boreal orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca borealis
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Boreal Orange Lichen (Caloplaca borealis)
The Boreal Orange Lichen, scientifically known as Caloplaca borealis, is a lichen species commonly found in boreal forest regions. It is also referred to by its common name, Boreal Orange Lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca borealis (Vain.) Poelt
- Rank: Species
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Group: Lichen
Considerations for Pets
- Some lichens contain pigments that can be extracted.
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is found across the boreal forest.
- It is also referred to as the Boreal population in Canada.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a lichenous organism.
- The lichen is noted for its yellowish or orange color.
Quirky Facts
- Some sources refer to it simply as "orange lichen".
- When fertile, the Boreal Felt Lichen displays numerous plush purple/orange features.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are symbiotic organisms, usually a combination of a fungus and a green algae or a blue-green algae or a combination of all three.
- It provides ground cover for the northern boreal forest.
Further Information
- ordabok.is is an online dictionary resource that includes English-Icelandic, Icelandic-English, Danish-Icelandic, and Icelandic-Danish dictionaries, as well as a spelling dictionary.