26,634 observationsLeast Concern
Hooded Tube Lichen
Hypogymnia physodes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Hypogymnia
About
Hypogymnia physodes, commonly known as the monk's-hood lichen, is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is a common and widespread species in boreal and temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a grey to yellowish-green thallus that is loosely attached to its substrate and forms large irregular patches. Hollow lobes are 2–3mm wide. The outer edge turns up and is frequently covered with white powdery soredia underneath. Its lower surface is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hooded Tube Lichen is Hypogymnia physodes.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Hooded Tube Lichen belongs to the genus Hypogymnia.