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Speckled Greenshield

Flavopunctelia flaventior

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Ontario.January 39, February 40, March 63, April 123, May 237, June 111, July 84, August 76, September 80, October 65, November 41, December 36.
United States3,507
Canada1,366
Ontario994
California801
Minnesota699
Alberta349
Wisconsin338
Michigan235
Virginia185
West Virginia182

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Traits

Group and habits

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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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