Fluffy Dust Lichen
Lepraria finkii (B. de Lesd.) R.C. Harris
Fluffy Dust Lichen: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/4915
Synonyms
Lepraria lobificans 
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Lepraria finkii
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Stereocaulaceae
Genus: Lepraria
Species:
L. finkii
Binomial name
Lepraria finkii
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Lepraria finkii is a type of lichen in the genus Lepraria.[1] Its colours range from a greenish-gray to a bluish-green. The organism is generally found everywhere in the world, but more commonly found in tropical areas; it can be spotted in shaded areas on tree trunks, overtaking bryophytes, in soil banks, and in dry niches.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  2. ^ "CNALH - Lepraria finkii". lichenportal.org. Retrieved 2021-09-25.