Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa
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| Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthoparmelia |
| Species: | X. metastrigosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa (Elix) Hale | |
Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. It is found only in Australia.[1][2] It is one of the few lichens that is listed as endangered.[3]
This lichen grows to around 7–12 cm in diameter, with irregular and dichotomously branched lobes. The upper surface of the lichen is yellow-green.[1]
