Peltigera aphthosa

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Common Name

Common Freckle Pelt; Felt Lichen

Family

Peltigeraceae

Genus

Peltigera

Species

aphthosa

Synonyms

Chloropeltigera aphthosa; Chloropeltis aphthosa; Peltidea aphthosa;

Location Found

University of Waterloo/Smithers B.C

Growth Structure

Foliose

Habitat

Commonly found on mossy grounds, rocks and tree bases.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

P. aphthosa is the largest of the pelt lichen with green algae. Has a freckled appearance due to the scattered caphalodia.

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.