| Common Name |
Abraded Camouflage Lichen |
| Family |
Parmeliaceae |
| Genus |
Melanelixia |
| Species |
subaurifera |
| Authority |
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| Synonyms |
Melanelia subaurifera; Imbricaria subaurifera; Parmelia subaurifera |
| Comments |
M. subaurifera is the most common and widespread camouflage lichen in eastern North America. |
| Location Found |
Unknown |
| Growth Structure |
Foliose |
| Environmental Monitoring |
It is generally a pollution sensitive lichen. It is sensitive to sulphur and nitrous oxides, as well as fertilizing nitrogen. It is an indicator speceis for sulphur dioxide, fluoride and photochemicals in the environment. |
| References |
Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Thormann, 2006.; Will-Wolf et al, 2015. |
