(Hooded Tube Lichen)
Hypogymnia physodes, Hoosier Ridge, Park Co. 4827-2
Hypogymnia physodes, Hoosier Ridge, Park Co. 4827-3
Hypogymnia physodes, Hoosier Ridge, Park Co. 4827
| Scientific Name | Hypogymnia physodes | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HYPH60 |
| Common Name | Hooded Tube Lichen | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 190682 |
| Family | Parmeliaceae | Lichen Herbaria Consortium Ref. |
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| Description | Life zones and habitat: Widespread distribution in boreal and montane zones of higher northern latitudes of North America and Asia; in the US, found as far south as Colorado Rockies; found on conifer and hardwood bark, rarely on rock. General: Thallus (the main, vegetative part of the lichen) is foliage-like, with lobes up to about 2-1/2 inches across, white, gray to greenish gray, smooth above and flat to convex underneath. References: Lichen Herbaria Consortia, Wikipedia and Nature Spot. |
Colorado Status | Native |
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