Vulpicida juniperinus
Species of lichen-forming fungus
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Vulpicida juniperinus is a species of lichen found in the Northern Hemisphere, commonly known as rock sunshine lichen or yellow rock lichen. This species is characterized by its bright yellow, coral-like growth form on exposed ground, often in Arctic or alpine areas.[2]
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| Vulpicida juniperinus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Vulpicida |
| Species: | V. juniperinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Vulpicida juniperinus (L.) J.-E.Mattsson & M.J.Lai (1993) | |
Previously thought to be three distinct species, V. juniperinus is now thought of as a single species or a species complex, composed of what used to be V. juniperinus, V. tilesii, and V. tubulosis.[3][4]
