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Fringed Rosette Lichen

Physcia tenella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family
Physciaceae
Genus
Physcia
Species
Physcia tenella (Fringed Rosette Lichen)

Similar Species in Physcia

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American Rosette Lichen
Physcia americana
Not Evaluated
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Beaded Rosette Lichen
Physcia tribacia
Not Evaluated
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Black-Eyed Rosette Lichen
Physcia phaea
Endangered
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Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen
Physcia caesia
Least Concern
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Southern Grey Physcia
Physcia tribacioides
Not Evaluated
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Powder-Tipped Rosette Lichen
Physcia dubia
Least Concern
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Hoary Rosette Lichen
Physcia aipolia
Least Concern
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Outward-Looking Rosette Lichen
Physcia alnophila
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fringed Rosette Lichen?
The scientific name of Fringed Rosette Lichen is Physcia tenella. It belongs to the genus Physcia.
What is the conservation status of Fringed Rosette Lichen?
Fringed Rosette Lichen (Physcia tenella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fringed Rosette Lichen live?
Fringed Rosette Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fringed Rosette Lichen belong to?
Fringed Rosette Lichen (Physcia tenella) belongs to the genus Physcia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.
Is Fringed Rosette Lichen endangered?
No, Fringed Rosette Lichen (Physcia tenella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fringed Rosette Lichen belong to?
Fringed Rosette Lichen (Physcia tenella) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Fringed Rosette Lichen?
The closest relatives of Fringed Rosette Lichen in the genus Physcia include American Rosette Lichen, Beaded Rosette Lichen, Black-Eyed Rosette Lichen, Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen, Southern Grey Physcia.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Physcia — 17 Species

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American Rosette Lichen
Physcia americana
NE 🐾
Beaded Rosette Lichen
Physcia tribacia
NE 🐾
Black-Eyed Rosette Lichen
Physcia phaea
EN 🐾
Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen
Physcia caesia
LC 🐾
Southern Grey Physcia
Physcia tribacioides
NE 🐾
Powder-Tipped Rosette Lichen
Physcia dubia
LC 🐾
Hoary Rosette Lichen
Physcia aipolia
LC 🐾
Outward-Looking Rosette Lichen
Physcia alnophila
LC 🐾
Physcia leptalea
EN 🐾
Frosted Rosette Lichen
Physcia biziana
NE 🐾
Rosette Lichen
Physcia millegrana
NE 🐾
Slender Rosette Lichen
Physcia subtilis
NE 🐾
Lesser Gray Legs
Physcia pumilior
NE 🐾
Thomson'S Rosette Lichen
Physcia thomsoniana
NE 🐾
Hooded Rosette Lichen
Physcia adscendens
LC 🐾
Star Rosette Lichen
Physcia stellaris
EN
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Fringed Rosette Lichen
Physcia tenella
LC
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