Elegant Sunburst Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (لقنورانية)

Order

Teloschistales (Teloschistales)

Family

Teloschistaceae

Genus

Xanthoria

Species

Xanthoria elegans (Elegant Sunburst Lichen)

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Xanthoria calcicola

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Xanthoria aureola

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Common Orange Lichen

Xanthoria parietina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elegant Sunburst Lichen?

The scientific name of Elegant Sunburst Lichen is Xanthoria elegans. It belongs to the genus Xanthoria.

Where does Elegant Sunburst Lichen live?

Elegant Sunburst Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Portugal, United States.

What family does Elegant Sunburst Lichen belong to?

Elegant Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria elegans) belongs to the genus Xanthoria, which is part of the taxonomic family Teloschistaceae.

What kingdom does Elegant Sunburst Lichen belong to?

Elegant Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria elegans) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of Elegant Sunburst Lichen?

The closest relatives of Elegant Sunburst Lichen in the genus Xanthoria include , , Common Orange Lichen.