816 observationsLeast Concern
Smoky Crottle
Parmelia omphalodes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Parmelia
About
Parmelia omphalodes is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is one of the several dozen lichen species first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. Swedish lichenologist Erik Acharius transferred it to the genus Parmelia in 1803. The lichen is widely distributed, having been recorded in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South Americas. Morphologically similar–but genetically distinct–species include Parmelia discordans and P. pinnatifida.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Smoky Crottle is Parmelia omphalodes.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Smoky Crottle belongs to the genus Parmelia.