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Iceland Lichen
Cetraria islandica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Lecanoromycetes βΊOrder: Lecanorales βΊFamily: Parmeliaceae βΊGenus: Cetraria
About
Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) is a lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance of a moss, where its name likely comes from.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Iceland Lichen is Cetraria islandica.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Iceland Lichen belongs to the genus Cetraria.