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n. - Type genus of the family of lichens.

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  • The next Parmelia-pickin 'excursion is scheduled for Wednesday.
  • Examples of these are Xanthomaculina convoluta and Parmelia hueana.
  • Species of Parmelia and Usnea and the orange lichen Teloschistes capensis are common.
  • Inland from this strip of vegetation are vast gravel plains that are largely devoid of vegetation except for fields of colorful lichens, including the species Teloschistes...
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