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variable orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca variabilis
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Variable Orange Lichen (Caloplaca variabilis)
The Variable Orange Lichen, scientifically known as Caloplaca variabilis, is a fascinating lichen species identified by real gardeners. It belongs to the Teloschistaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
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Considerations for Children
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca variabilis (Pers.) Mll. Arg.
- Common Name: Variable Orange Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Lichen variabilis Pers., Patellaria
Distribution and Habitat
- The provided text suggests it is native, introduced, or absent/unreported in different locations, based on colored circles.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lichenous growth habit
- Thallus color is described as orange to yellow and may be lumpy
- Apothecia (fruiting bodies) are common and variable in shape.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions the consequences of seabird guano on orange lichens, suggesting a relationship between the two.
- It's also noted that certain lichens, including an orange lichen, were used in an experiment that marked squares of lichens on different trees, including Dirinaria and Script Lichen.
Quirky Facts
- The color of Acarospora socialis can be variable - bleached white, green-yellow, and other shades of yellow. It is UV+ orange.
- The text mentions thin-layer chromatography has been used to study lichens.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Garden Guides plant database