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Fingered Shingle Lichen - Parmeliella triptophylla
Other Names:  Black-bordered Shingle Lichen, Pannaria triptophylla

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Species of Concern
Native Species

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S1
(see State Rank Reason below)


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State Rank Reason (see State Rank above)
Locally rare when found.
 
General Description
Thallus squamulose to small foliose, though often the thallus partially dissolves into granules. Upper surface gray-brown to nearly black; hypothallus black, conspicuous; Photobiont is blue-green. Thallus with flattened lobules and isidia that occur laminal on the surface; these often develop thickly and obscure the thallus. Marginal lobes are not much enlarged; apothecia rare McCune and Geiser 2009 and (McCune and Goward 1995).

Range Comments
Widespread in cool temperate parts of the northern hemisphere (Jorgensen 2000).

Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 5

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Habitat
In moist environments at tree bases, on rocks, and on moss over rocks.

Reproductive Characteristics
Reproduces asexually by isidia.

Threats or Limiting Factors
None identified.

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Fingered Shingle Lichen — Parmeliella triptophylla.  Montana Field Guide.  .  Retrieved on , from