Synonym: Parmelia strobilina.
Common name: Mealy Rim-lichen.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lecanora strobilina is a species of lichen in the family Lecanoraceae. It was originally described as Parmelia strobilina by German botanist Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel in 1827.
Arabic: لقنورة مخروطية.
Lecanora strobilina is a crustose lichen species characterized by its pale yellow to greenish-yellow thallus and numerous apothecia with pruinose discs. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on trees, particularly oak and cedar, as well as on rocks and soil. The lichen's distribution in the region includes the Edwards Plateau and the Piney Woods ecoregions, where it can be found in areas with moderate to high levels of humidity and shade. Its morphology in this region is generally consistent with global descriptions, featuring a crustose thallus up to 5 cm in diameter and apothecia ranging from 0.5-2 mm in diameter.
Mealy rim-lichen (Lecanora strobilina) on bark of oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 18, 2019
Mealy rim-lichen (Lecanora strobilina) on an oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mealy rim-lichen (Lecanora strobilina) on a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mealy rim-lichen (Lecanora strobilina) on a dry oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 23, 20202000 Campbell Ct, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Lecanora strobilina in East and Central Texas show that it commonly grows on the bark of oak trees. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the species was found on oak trees on multiple occasions, including January 18, 2019, February 3, 2019, and January 23, 2020. The lichen was observed growing on both healthy and dry oak trees, suggesting it can thrive in various conditions. The consistent presence of Lecanora strobilina on oak trees in this region indicates a strong association between the species and its host. The observations also suggest that the lichen is relatively common in this area, with multiple sightings over a period of time. Overall, the data provide insight into the habitat preferences and distribution of Lecanora strobilina in East and Central Texas.
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