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concolor lemon lichen
Scientific Name: Candelaria concolor
Family: Candelariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Elfin Candleflame Lichen (Candelaria concolor)
Candelaria concolor, commonly known as Elfin Candleflame Lichen or Lemon Lichen, is a widespread and often overlooked organism. Its vibrant color makes it a potentially interesting find during outdoor excursions.
Considerations for Children
- This lichen is small, ranging from 0.1 to 1.2 mm wide.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Candelaria concolor (Dicks.) Stein
- Common Names: Elfin Candleflame Lichen, Lemon Lichen, Concolor Lemon Lichen, Yellow Candleflame Lichen
- Family: Candelariaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Lichen concolor Dicks., 1793 (Basionym)
- Squamaria candelaria sensu Hooker, 1833
- Teloschistes concolor
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Candelaria concolor is a foliose lichen, meaning it has a leaf-like structure.
- Its upper surface ranges in color from lemon yellow to mustard yellow, sometimes paling to yellow-green.
- It is a minute lichen.
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is common on trees in North America.
- It is found growing on the bark of trees and less commonly on rocks.
- Specific locations mentioned include Berkeley, California; Oak Ridge, TN; the Great Smoky Mountains; Montgomery Co., Maryland; Albany Nursery WMA, Dougherty County, Southwest Georgia; and Castelo de Vide.
Ecological Role
- Candelaria concolor is described as a common lichen found on trees in both city and suburban environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions this lichen growing on a dogwood tree.
- It exists in symbiosis of fungi and algae.
- It is also found on small cultivated shrubs.