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Peltigera rufescens
Specimens
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Distribution: Washington; Alaska to northern California, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota to Maine, south to Missouri and Maryland; Canada.
Habitat: In full sun.
Substrate: Dry, sandy, calcareous soils.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
General:
Thallus grey to brownish, heavy tomentum on upper surface of lobes. Rhizines abundant, forming a mat. Apothecia red-brown, common.
Accepted Name:
Peltigera rufescens (Weiss) Humb.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Peltigera rufescens in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
CalPhotos: Peltigera rufescens photos.
3 photographs:
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