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Gray Lungwort Lichen - Lobaria hallii
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Known from several locations in western Montana.
General Description
Thallus foliose, mostly 2-12(20) cm broad, single lobed or with several broadly rounded lobes; lobes to 5 cm broad; upper surface gray to brownish gray; lower surface pale brown or whitish, tomentose; upper cortex rough and scabrous, finely but usually sparsely tomentose, especially near lobe tips (use hand lens); photobiont blue-green; soredia occurs in roundish laminal and marginal soralia; apothecia are uncommon
McCune and Geiser 2009 . Chemistry: Cortex K+Y and all other spot tests are negative
McCune and Geiser 2009 .
Diagnostic Characteristics
When dry L. hallii has a steel grey color to its thallus while L. scrobiculata has a yellowish cast. When wet these species are difficult to separate. Look for the fine, but scattered hairs on the lobe tips of L. hallii and negative spot tests of the medulla
McCune and Geiser 2009 . Because these species are rare, they should be collected very sparingly or not at all.
Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 22
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Relative Density
Recency
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Habitat
Substrate: On bark and wood. Usually on Populus, though sometimes on other deciduous trees or shrubs.
Habitat: Moist lowland riparian areas.
Ecology
This lichen is a nitrogen fixer.
Reproductive Characteristics
Reproduces primarily asexually from soredia; may reproduce sexually by spores from the apothecium.
Stewardship Responsibility
Threats or Limiting Factors
None identified.
References
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