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Northern Camouflage Lichen

Melanohalea septentrionalis

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Alaska.January 28, February 21, March 32, April 51, May 74, June 80, July 86, August 74, September 54, October 40, November 22, December 17.
United States728
Alaska580
Canada421
Ontario108
Nunavut71
Northwest Territories64
Quebec57
Michigan45
Minnesota40
Yukon36

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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
GenusMelanohalea

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