Masonhalea richardsonii

Masonhalea richardsonii, known as Richardson's masonhalea lichen or the arctic tumbleweed, is a fruticose lichen found mainly in Northern ecosystems. It is known as the arctic tumbleweed because when dry, it curls up and is spread by wind across the open tundra.[1] It has a unique brown colouration with white netting patterns.

Masonhalea richardsonii
Characteristic netted pattern of M. richardsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Masonhalea
Species:
M. richardsonii
Binomial name
Masonhalea richardsonii

References

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  1. ^ "Consortium of Lichen Herbaria - Masonhalea richardsonii". lichenportal.org. Retrieved 2023-11-22.