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Cumberland Rock Shield

Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in British Columbia.January 18, February 13, March 21, April 24, May 38, June 33, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 16, November 13, December 13.
United States2,567
British Columbia1,618
Canada1,029
Colorado947
Ontario561
California429
New Mexico389
Minnesota236
New York176
Michigan170

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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
Genusrock shield lichens · Xanthoparmelia

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