Synonyms: Hypotrachyna minarum, Parmelia hubrichtii, Parmelia minarum, Parmelina minarum, Parmeliopsis minarum.
Parmelinopsis minarum is a foliose lichen species characterized by its pale yellow-green to grayish thallus with rounded lobes, typically 2-5 mm wide. It has a corticate lower surface and simple, cylindrical rhizines. In East and Central Texas, Parmelinopsis minarum is found on trees, particularly oak and cedar, in shaded areas with moderate to high humidity. The species prefers calcareous substrates and is often associated with other lichens and mosses. It is relatively common in the region, with records from counties including Travis, Williamson, and Bastrop.
Loop lichen Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 26, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Lichen Parmelinopsis minarum or may be Bulbothrix on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, February 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Parmelinopsis minarum or may be Bulbothrix lichen on tree bark in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, February 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Lichen Parmelinopsis minarum on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, February 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Lichen Parmelinopsis minarum in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, February 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Loop lichen Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 9, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Loop lichen Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) on a tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 9, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Lichens Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) and Dirinaria on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Loop lichen Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Parmelinopsis minarum (Hypotrachyna minarum) or similar lichen on a tree on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 24, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Parmelinopsis minarum in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on various trees in the Sam Houston National Forest. The species was found on the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail near Huntsville and Richards, as well as in the Big Creek Scenic Area near Shepherd. Multiple sightings were recorded between 2019 and 2021, with some instances featuring co-occurrence with other lichen species like Dirinaria. The observations suggest that Parmelinopsis minarum is relatively common in these areas, often growing on tree bark. Some specimens were identified as possibly being Bulbothrix, indicating a need for further verification. Overall, the data provide insight into the distribution and abundance of this lichen species in East and Central Texas. The consistent sightings over multiple years indicate a stable presence in the region.
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