1,191 observationsNear Threatened
Blue Felt Lichen
Pectenia plumbea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Peltigerales ›Family: Pannariaceae ›Genus: Pectenia
About
Degelia plumbea (also called blue felt lichen) is a species of grey to blue-black or brown foliose lichen in the family Degelia. It mostly grows on trees in undisturbed woodlands but occasionally on coastal rocks. It is found widely in Britain and western Ireland as well as in America and Canada, as it grows in maritime Atlantic climates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Felt Lichen is Pectenia plumbea.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the order Peltigerales.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the family Pannariaceae.
- Blue Felt Lichen belongs to the genus Pectenia.