Squamarina
| Squamarina | |
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| Squamarina sp. growing in Warscheneck, Upper Austria. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Stereocaulaceae |
| Genus: |
Squamarina Poelt |
| Type species | |
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Squamarina gypsacea (Sm.) Poelt |
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| Species | |
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Many species worldwide, two found in North America: |
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Many species worldwide, two found in North America:
S. cartilaginea
S. lentigera
Squamarina is a genus of lichens currently placed in the family Stereocaulaceae, although it has recently been suggested that it may belong in the family Ramalinaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains 28 species. They form patches of radiating lobes or overlapping scales, with a well-developed upper cortex and no lower cortex. They grow on calcareous soil and rocks.Squamarina lentigera can be used to make a yellow dye.
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