Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa

Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. It is found only in Australia. It is one of the few lichens that is listed as endangered.

Description

This lichen grows to around 7–12 cm in diameter, with irregular and dichotomously branched lobes. The upper surface of the lichen is yellow-green.

Habitat and range

Xanthoparmelia canobolasensis and Xanthoparmelia metastrigosa are known only from Mount Canobolas.