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Heath Foxhair Lichen

Bryocaulon divergens

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Alaska.January 111, February 82, March 129, April 202, May 292, June 318, July 340, August 293, September 215, October 160, November 88, December 68.
United States2,299
Alaska2,298
Canada1,343
Northwest Territories222
Quebec161
Yukon138
Manitoba97
British Columbia60
Ontario46
Newfoundland and Labrador43

Counts show where people looked, not only where it lives.

Traits

Group and habits

Classification

KingdomFungi Including Lichens · Fungi
PhylumAscomycete Fungi · Ascomycota
ClassCommon Lichens · Lecanoromycetes
Ordershield lichens, rim lichens, and allies · Lecanorales
Familyshield lichens and allies · Parmeliaceae
GenusFoxhair Lichens · Bryocaulon

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