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deflexed eggyolk lichen

Scientific Name: Candelariella deflexa

Family: Candelariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Candelariella deflexa - Deflexed Eggyolk Lichen

Candelariella deflexa, commonly known as deflexed eggyolk lichen, is a lichenous species belonging to the Candelariaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a lichen, Candelariella deflexa may grow on various surfaces, including those accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • As a lichen, Candelariella deflexa may grow on various surfaces, including those accessible to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Candelariella deflexa (Nyl.) Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Deflexed Eggyolk Lichen
  • Family: Candelariaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: The provided text alludes to scientific synonyms.

Distribution and Habitat

This lichen is referenced in the USDA PLANTS database, suggesting its presence in the United States. The text mentions that it thrives where it can obtain nitrogen.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Candelariella deflexa is a lichenous plant.
  • It belongs to a group of lichens described as crustose or squamulose.

Quirky Facts

  • It can take up to 100 years for a colony of this lichen to reach the diameter of a fried egg yolk.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database is a reference for data related to Candelariella deflexa.