description Lecanora campestris Overview
Lecanora campestris is a pale crustose lichen that forms whitish to gray, warted or areolate colonies, often in roughly circular patches. Its apothecia are usually abundant and range from red-brown to dark brown, while soralia are absent in the commonly described form. The species grows on concrete and other calcareous rocks, including stonework and monuments, and is widespread in parts of Europe. It is suited to surveys of urban masonry and other nutrient-rich basic surfaces.
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What does Lecanora campestris look like?
Lecanora campestris is described as a pale crustose lichen with whitish to gray, warted or areolate patches. Its colonies often form roughly circular areas on the surface where they grow.
What color are the apothecia of Lecanora campestris?
The apothecia are usually abundant and range from red-brown to dark brown. These structures are the visible reproductive discs found on the lichen thallus.
Does Lecanora campestris have soralia?
The commonly described form is noted as lacking soralia. Identification should still consider the substrate, microscopic features, and comparison with other Lecanora species.
Is Lecanora campestris a leafy or crust-like lichen?
It is a crustose lichen, meaning the thallus grows closely attached to its substrate. Its pale areolate or warted surface differs from the leafy lobes of foliose lichens.
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