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Ancient Coral Lichen

Sphaerophorus venerabilis

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in British Columbia.January 15, February 14, March 22, April 26, May 40, June 35, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 17, November 14, December 14.
Canada311
British Columbia272
United States197
Washington119
Oregon49
Alberta29
California27
Alaska13
Nunavut10
Idaho1

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Classification

KingdomFungi Including Lichens · Fungi
PhylumAscomycete Fungi · Ascomycota
ClassCommon Lichens · Lecanoromycetes
Ordershield lichens, rim lichens, and allies · Lecanorales
FamilySphaerophoraceae
GenusCoral Lichens · Sphaerophorus

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