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Powder-edged Speckled Greenshield

Flavopunctelia soredica

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Ontario.January 27, February 28, March 45, April 87, May 167, June 78, July 59, August 53, September 56, October 46, November 29, December 26.
United States2,757
Canada781
Ontario702
Alaska445
Russia437
Minnesota425
Arizona349
Wisconsin255
Michigan208
North Dakota132

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Traits

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Classification

KingdomFungi Including Lichens · Fungi
PhylumAscomycete Fungi · Ascomycota
ClassCommon Lichens · Lecanoromycetes
Ordershield lichens, rim lichens, and allies · Lecanorales
Familyshield lichens and allies · Parmeliaceae
GenusSpeckled Greenshield Lichens · Flavopunctelia

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