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rock greenshield lichen

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Massachusetts.January 9, February 8, March 10, April 16, May 30, June 14, July 12, August 13, September 13, October 13, November 9, December 9.
United States4,394
Massachusetts811
Virginia483
New York366
Maryland328
Connecticut313
Pennsylvania302
North Carolina276
Canada253
Ontario227

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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
Genusgreenshield lichens · Flavoparmelia

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