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Bottlebrush Frost Lichen

Physconia detersa

Near Threatened

About

The Bottlebrush Frost Lichen (Physconia detersa) is a species in the genus Physconia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Caliciales (Caliciales)

Species

Physconia detersa (Bottlebrush Frost Lichen)

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Yellow-Edged Frost Lichen

Physconia enteroxantha

Near Threatened

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Pale-belly Frost Lichen

Physconia subpallida

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bottlebrush Frost Lichen?

The scientific name of Bottlebrush Frost Lichen is Physconia detersa. It belongs to the genus Physconia.

What is the conservation status of Bottlebrush Frost Lichen?

Bottlebrush Frost Lichen (Physconia detersa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bottlebrush Frost Lichen live?

Bottlebrush Frost Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Bottlebrush Frost Lichen belong to?

Bottlebrush Frost Lichen (Physconia detersa) belongs to the genus Physconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.

What kingdom does Bottlebrush Frost Lichen belong to?

Bottlebrush Frost Lichen (Physconia detersa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Bottlebrush Frost Lichen?

The closest relatives of Bottlebrush Frost Lichen in the genus Physconia include Yellow-Edged Frost Lichen, Pale-belly Frost Lichen, , .