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Lecanora epibryon

Lecanora epibryon is a species of crustose lichen. It is known from Europe, New Zealand, and Antarctica.

Description

The thallus is thin and white. The apothecia are crowded and yellow to black.

Range

This species is known from New Zealand and Antarctica. The lectotype is from Mt Tapuaenuku.

Habitat

This lichen is graminicolous (dead tussock bases) and terricolous.

Taxonomy

Lecanora epibryon contains the following subspecies:

  • Lecanora epibryon subsp. xanthophora
  • Lecanora epibryon subsp. broccha

Both of these species are considered Not Threatened under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.

The nominate subspecies is found in Europe, among other places. In the original description, it is noted as being found in Austria and Switzerland.

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