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Disc Button Lichen
Buellia stellulata
Buellia stellulata, commonly known as the disc lichen) is a species of crustose lichen that is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
From the article Buellia stellulata on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Range & habitat
Buellia stellulata exhibits a broad distribution across the Northern Hemisphere. Within the Sonoran region, this species is notably present in coastal areas spanning from southern California to Baja California and Baja California Sur.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
What it does
Buellia stellulata, an epilithic lichen, thrives on siliceous rock surfaces (typically HCl−) and is commonly found in coastal regions. However, its habitat is not restricted solely to seashore environments.
Wikipedia: “Substrate and ecology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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In the stacks
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Every page naming Buellia stellulata in the Biodiversity Heritage Library →
This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 117915.