Candelaria fibrosa
species of fungus
Candelaria fibrosa is a species of lichen-forming fungus. In English, it goes by the common name lemon lichen. It also goes by the common name fringed candleflame lichen. It occurs on the bark of wood, and it resembles Xanthoria hasseana.
Description
Candelaria fibrosa is a small foliose lichen with a thallus up to 4 cm wide. The lobes are dorsiventral, lobate, and imbricate, measuring approximately 0.5–2 mm wide and often bearing secondary lobes. The upper surface is lemon yellow to mustard yellow, smooth to somewhat wrinkled, and lacks both soredia and isidia. The upper cortex is about 5–20 μm thick, and the medulla is thin and white. The lower cortex measures approximately 10–35 μm thick and is white to pinkish in color. Rhizines are abundant and simple.
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