A contribution to the lichen flora of Iceland

A total of 202 taxa of lichens are reported from nine localities in Iceland. 12 lichens are new to Iceland, viz. Acarospora rhizobola, Caloplaca fraudans, Candelariella dispersa, C. terrigena, C. xanthostigma, Lecanora argopholis, L. atromarginata, Lecidella scabra, Lichenomphalia alpina, Rhizocarpo...

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Main Author: Hansen, Eric Steen
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: University of Tartu Press 2017
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Online Access:http://ojs.utlib.ee/index.php/FCE/article/view/13662
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Summary:A total of 202 taxa of lichens are reported from nine localities in Iceland. 12 lichens are new to Iceland, viz. Acarospora rhizobola, Caloplaca fraudans, Candelariella dispersa, C. terrigena, C. xanthostigma, Lecanora argopholis, L. atromarginata, Lecidella scabra, Lichenomphalia alpina, Rhizocarpon lecanorinum, R. pusillum and Stereocaulon symphycheilum. Geology, climate and vegetation of the investigation area are briefly treated.