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Sprague's eggyolk lichen

Scientific Name: Candelariella spraguei

Family: Candelariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Sprague's Eggyolk Lichen (Candelariella spraguei)

Sprague's Eggyolk Lichen, scientifically known as Candelariella spraguei, is a fascinating lichen species. It is also sometimes referred to simply as Eggyolk Lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Candelariella spraguei (Tuck.) Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Sprague's Eggyolk Lichen
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Candelariaceae
  • Order: Lecanorales

General Information

  • Symbol: CASP23
  • Group: Lichen
  • Growth Habit: Lichenous
  • Native Status: NA (North America)

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't provide specific details on its distribution, it is referenced within the USDA PLANTS database, suggesting its presence in North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Characterized as a lichenous plant.
  • Related to crustose or squamulose lichens.

Quirky Facts

  • Members of the genus Candelariella are commonly called eggyolk lichens, goldspeck lichens, or yolk lichens, reflecting their characteristic color.
  • Sean Sprague designs plates that reflect the colors of lichen.

Further Information

  • Data can be found at the USDA PLANTS database.
  • Recent Literature on Lichens references Candelariella spraguei (p. 380).