Peltigera lepidophora #

Taxon #

Peltigera lepidophora

Organization #

Pelt Lichens, Peltigerales

Identification #

Peltigera lepidophora can be easily identified in the field as it is the only species of Peltigera in Alaska with flattened, disc-like (sometimes peltate [CLH]) isidia on the upper surface of the thalli. The brown apothecia in the species are rare.

Substrate #

terricolous

Chemical Tests #

All RXNs negative (CLH)