Graphis alboscripta

Graphis alboscripta, commonly known as white script lichen, is a species of epiphytic lichen that is endemic to the west coast of Scotland. Nationally rare, its distribution is confined to hazel woodlands.[1][3]

Graphis alboscripta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Graphidales
Family: Graphidaceae
Genus: Graphis
Species:
G. alboscripta
Binomial name
Graphis alboscripta
Synonyms[2]
  • Fissurina alboscripta (Coppins & P.James) Staiger (2002)

See also

References
  1. "Species & Habitat Detail" Archived 2007-10-20 at the Wayback Machine Biodiversity Scotland. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  2. "Synonym List of Lichens & Lichenicolous Fungi - E to H" British Lichen Society. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  3. Smout, T. C., MacDonald, R. and Watson, Fiona (2007) A History of the Native Woodlands of Scotland 1500-1920. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-3294-7. Plates 4b and c, page 178ff.


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