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Heteromyces rubescens

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Heteromyces is a fungal genus in the family Cladoniaceae. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Heteromyces rubescens, a crustose lichen. This little-known rock-dwelling lichen occurs near Rio de Janeiro Brazil. As of 2025, it had not been recorded from any additional localities in Brazil.

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Name
Heteromyces rubescens
Slug
heteromyces-rubescens
Kingdom
Fungi
Family
Cladoniaceae
Genus
Heteromyces
Species
rubescens
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
28

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