3,525 observationsLeast Concern
Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen
Letharia columbiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Letharia
About
Letharia columbiana (common name brown-eye wolf lichen) is a common lichen in subalpine forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, and parts of Canada. It is in the family Parmeliaceae, and the genus Letharia. Its characteristics include a bright citron color, “brown-eyes”, and rounded, irregular branches. Though previously believed to lump together several lineages such as Letharia gracilis and others, there now exists more specific characteristics to identify the species. This lichen grows...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen is Letharia columbiana.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Brown-eyed Wolf Lichen belongs to the genus Letharia.