Iron Firedot Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Teloschistales (Teloschistales)

Family

Teloschistaceae

Genus

Caloplaca

Species

Caloplaca sideritis (Iron Firedot Lichen)

Similar Species in Caloplaca

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Boreal Tree Firedot

Caloplaca ahtii

Not Evaluated

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Gray-Rimmed Firedot Lichen

Caloplaca cerina

Endangered

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Caloplaca obscurella

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iron Firedot Lichen?

The scientific name of Iron Firedot Lichen is Caloplaca sideritis. It belongs to the genus Caloplaca.

Where does Iron Firedot Lichen live?

Iron Firedot Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Iron Firedot Lichen belong to?

Iron Firedot Lichen (Caloplaca sideritis) belongs to the genus Caloplaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Teloschistaceae.

What kingdom does Iron Firedot Lichen belong to?

Iron Firedot Lichen (Caloplaca sideritis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Iron Firedot Lichen?

The closest relatives of Iron Firedot Lichen in the genus Caloplaca include Boreal Tree Firedot, Gray-Rimmed Firedot Lichen, .