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Candelaria concolor (Dickson) B. Stein
Elfin candleflame
Candelariaceae

Introduction to the Lichens

Distribution of Candelaria concolor

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Species Information

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General:
Minute stratified foliose or fruticose lichens, corticate above and below, sorediate or not, lobes loosely appressed to semi-erect, elongate, finely divided, averaging to 0.2 mm wide. Upper surface greenish yellow, K-. Lower surface pale, bearing scattered, short, simple rhizines. Medulla white. Photobiont green.Apothecia unknown in B.C. material.

Notes: Candelaria is a cosmopolitan genus consisting of seven species worldwide. Of these, two species occur in North America and only one in B.C.

Source: Lichens of British Columbia

Habitat / Range

Habitat: Infrequent over base-rich bark, rare over rock, in open to sheltered sites at lower elevations throughout, except probably absent from boreal regions
World Distribution: circumpolar, N to BC, S to NM.

Source: Lichens of British Columbia

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Exotic	SNA	Exotic	Not Listed

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Recommended citation: Author, Date. Page title. In Klinkenberg, Brian. (Editor) 2020. E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Plants of British Columbia [eflora.bc.ca]. Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. [Accessed: 2025-01-18 4:10:52 AM ]

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