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Fringed Wrinkle Lichen

Tuckermanopsis americana

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Ontario.January 6, February 6, March 9, April 18, May 36, June 17, July 13, August 11, September 12, October 10, November 6, December 5.
United States398
Canada393
Ontario149
Quebec60
New York47
British Columbia47
Nunavut45
Michigan44
Minnesota43
Virginia42

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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
GenusWrinkle Lichens · Tuckermanopsis

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