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Golden Hair-lichen
Teloschistes flavicans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Teloschistales ›Family: Teloschistaceae ›Genus: Teloschistes
About
Teloschistes flavicans, also known as the golden hair-lichen is a lichenized species of fungus in the genus Teloschistes, family Teloschistaceae. Recognized by its saffron-coloured pigmentation, this widespread fruticose lichen grows on rocks and branches of trees. It was first named and scientifically described in 1788 by Swedish botanist, Olof Swartz, who called it Lichen flavicans. Johannes Norman transferred it to the genus Teloschistes in 1852.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden Hair-lichen is Teloschistes flavicans.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the order Teloschistales.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the family Teloschistaceae.
- Golden Hair-lichen belongs to the genus Teloschistes.