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Neon's orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca neonii
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Neon's Orange Lichen (Caloplaca neonii)
Caloplaca neonii, commonly known as Neon's Orange Lichen, is a vibrant species often recognized by its bright orange coloration.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Lichens grow on rocks.
- Caloplaca neonii has a bright orange or red pigment.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca neonii de Lesd.
- Common Name: Neon's Orange Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Teloschistaceae
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus (body) can appear yellowish green to greenish grey in shade, but exhibits a bright orange color in brightly lit environments.
- Some Caloplaca species grow like an orange crust coating the rock.
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is found growing on rocks.
- The text references locations such as the Sierra Nevada, Mount Washburn Trail in Yellowstone National Park, and North Western Tasmania, Australia, indicating its presence in various regions.
Quirky Facts
- Bright orange lichens may mark entrances to burrows and sites inhabited by pikas and yellow-bellied marmots.
- A pigment called parietin found in orange lichens and rhubarb is being studied for its potential anticancer properties.