6,816 observationsLeast Concern
freckled pelt lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Lecanoromycetes βΊOrder: Peltigerales βΊFamily: Peltigeraceae βΊGenus: Peltigera
About
Peltigera aphthosa is a species of lichen known by the common names green dog lichen, leafy lichen, felt lichen, and common freckle pelt. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the Arctic, boreal, and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of freckled pelt lichen is Peltigera aphthosa.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the order Peltigerales.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the family Peltigeraceae.
- freckled pelt lichen belongs to the genus Peltigera.