Xanthomendoza fallax
Google Images Wikipedia| Common Name | Hooded Sunburst Lichen |
|---|---|
| Family | Teloschistaceae |
| Genus | Xanthomendoza |
| Species | fallax |
| Authority | |
| Synonyms | Oxneria fallax; Xanthoria fallax; Physcia fallax |
| Comments | N/A |
| Location Found | Pukaskwa National Park |
| Growth Structure | Foliose |
| Environmental Monitoring | It is generally a tolerant lichen, and is tolerant of fertilizing nitrogen. It is an indicator species for fluoride, sulphite and nitrate in the environment. |
| References | Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Thormann, 2006.; Will-Wolf et al, 2015. |
