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Hairy Jellyskin Lichen

Leptogium hirsutum

Not Evaluated

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 (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family
Collemataceae
Genus
Leptogium
Species
Leptogium hirsutum (Hairy Jellyskin Lichen)

Similar Species in Leptogium

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Blistered Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium corticola
Not Evaluated
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Blue Jellyskin
Leptogium cyanescens
Endangered
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Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium saturninum
Least Concern
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Leptogium cochleatum
Vulnerable
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Hibernia Jellyskin
Leptogium hibernicum
Critically Endangered
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Ruffled Jellyskin
Leptogium chloromelum
Not Evaluated
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Long-Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium burnetiae
Not Evaluated
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Figerlike Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium dactylinum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Jellyskin Lichen?
The scientific name of Hairy Jellyskin Lichen is Leptogium hirsutum. It belongs to the genus Leptogium.
Where does Hairy Jellyskin Lichen live?
Hairy Jellyskin Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Hairy Jellyskin Lichen belong to?
Hairy Jellyskin Lichen (Leptogium hirsutum) belongs to the genus Leptogium, which is part of the taxonomic family Collemataceae.
What kingdom does Hairy Jellyskin Lichen belong to?
Hairy Jellyskin Lichen (Leptogium hirsutum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Hairy Jellyskin Lichen?
The closest relatives of Hairy Jellyskin Lichen in the genus Leptogium include Blistered Jellyskin Lichen, Blue Jellyskin, Bearded Jellyskin Lichen, , Hibernia Jellyskin.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Leptogium — 10 Species

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Blistered Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium corticola
NE 🐾
Blue Jellyskin
Leptogium cyanescens
EN 🐾
Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium saturninum
LC 🐾
Leptogium cochleatum
VU 🐾
Hibernia Jellyskin
Leptogium hibernicum
CR 🐾
Ruffled Jellyskin
Leptogium chloromelum
NE
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Hairy Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium hirsutum
NE
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Long-Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium burnetiae
NE 🐾
Figerlike Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium dactylinum
NE 🐾
Flooded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium rivulare
EN
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