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Phaeophyscia
Phaeophyscia is a genus of lichen-forming fungi in the family Physciaceae. These lichens typically appear as leaf-like (foliose) growths that spread across tree bark, rocks, or other surfaces, usually in well-lit, nutrient-rich environments. Their structure consists of short or long lobes that range in colour from pale grey to dark brown, becoming dark green when wet, and they often have dark undersides with root-like attachments (rhizines). The genus is distinguished from its relatives by its unique chemical composition and reproductive features, lacking a substance called atranorin and producing ellipsoidal spores. While some species reproduce through specialised propagules called soredia or isidia, others form small cup-like fruiting bodies (apothecia) on their surface for reproduction. There are over 50 known species of Phaeophyscia worldwide.
28 branches of this genus, most-observed first
Mealy Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia orbicularis
Orange-cored Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia rubropulchra
Pom-pom Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia pusilloides
Hairy Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia hirsuta
Powder-tipped Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia adiastola
Ciliate Wreath Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia ciliata
Sandy Oysters
speciesPhaeophyscia nigricans
Whiskered Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia hispidula
Dark Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia sciastra
Scaly Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia squarrosa
Phaeophyscia hirtella
speciesPhaeophyscia hirtella
Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
speciesPhaeophyscia endophoenicea
Starburst Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia decolor
Pincushion Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia constipata
Phaeophyscia spinellosa
speciesPhaeophyscia spinellosa
Least Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia kairamoi
Phaeophyscia limbata
speciesPhaeophyscia limbata
Lea's Bog Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia leana
Phaeophyscia insignis
speciesPhaeophyscia insignis
Phaeophyscia endococcina
speciesPhaeophyscia endococcina
Phaeophyscia poeltii
speciesPhaeophyscia poeltii
Red-cored Starburst Shadow Lichen
speciesPhaeophyscia endococcinodes
Phaeophyscia hirtuosa
speciesPhaeophyscia hirtuosa
Phaeophyscia primaria
speciesPhaeophyscia primaria
Phaeophyscia erythrocardia
speciesPhaeophyscia erythrocardia
Phaeophyscia trichophora
speciesPhaeophyscia trichophora
Phaeophyscia confusa
speciesPhaeophyscia confusa
Phaeophyscia fumosa
speciesPhaeophyscia fumosa
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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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 60709.