description Parmelia omphalodes Overview
Parmelia omphalodes is a foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, commonly known as smoky crottle. It forms brown, leaf-like lobes and is associated with nutrient-poor, well-lit siliceous rocks, especially on exposed outcrops and boulders at high elevations or in high latitudes. Its habitat includes mountainous and subarctic environments, where it grows directly on stone.
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What does Parmelia omphalodes look like?
Parmelia omphalodes is a brown foliose lichen with leafy, flattened lobes. It is notable for a distinctive pale edge around its growth.
Where does Parmelia omphalodes grow?
It commonly grows on exposed siliceous rocks. Its habitats include mountainous and subarctic environments where rocky surfaces are available.
Does Parmelia omphalodes grow on limestone?
It is associated with siliceous rocks rather than being identified primarily with calcareous stone. The species is commonly found in exposed mountain and subarctic habitats.
Is Parmelia omphalodes crustose or foliose?
It is foliose, with a leafy and lobed structure. Its brown body and pale edge are useful visual features when examining it on exposed rock.
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