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Chrysothrix chamaecyparicola
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Chrysothrix chamaecyparicola is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), crustose lichen in the family Chrysotrichaceae. Found in the eastern United States, it was formally described as a new species in 2010 by lichenologist James Lendemer. Initially thought to be a North American population of the lookalike Chrysothrix flavovirens, it is now recognized as a separate species due to its distinguishing characteristics. It is particularly noted for its strong affinity for the bark of Atlantic white cedar trees and its dominance in conifer swamps across eastern North America.
- Family
- Chrysotrichaceae
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- Name
- Chrysothrix chamaecyparicola
- Slug
- chrysothrix-chamaecyparicola
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Chrysotrichaceae
- Genus
- Chrysothrix
- Species
- chamaecyparicola
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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