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Mottled Tube Lichen

Hypogymnia inactiva

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Washington.January 22, February 19, March 22, April 29, May 36, June 27, July 22, August 22, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 20.
United States566
Washington277
Oregon208
Canada188
British Columbia186
California60
Idaho13
Nevada2
Alberta2

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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
GenusTube Lichens · Hypogymnia

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