Ahtiana aurescens

Ahtiana aurescens (Tuck.) A. Thell & Randlane

Cetraria aurecscens Tuck.

Cetraria aurescens Tuck.

Tuckermannopsis aurescens (Tuck.) Hale

Eastern Candlewax Lichen

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This lichen occurs in the northeastern part of the United States, including New England.

Identification: This is most commonly found on cedars and pines, and rarely on hardwoods. It is pale gray-green on top, in overlapping lobes whose shape is somewhat similar to oak leaves. The underside is pale brown, and shiny. The apothecia—small goblet-shaped fruiting bodies—are brown in color and less than ¼" (7 mm) in diameter.

References:

Brodo, Irwin M.; Sharnoff, Sylvia Duran; Sharnoff, Stephen, Lichens of North America, Yale University Press, 2001, p. 149

Walewski, Joe, Lichens of the North Woods, Kollath+Stensaas Publishing, 2007, p. 104

Online References:

Ahtiana aurescens on Macrolichens of North America

Ahtiana aurescens on Stephen Sharnoff Photography

Ahtiana aurescens on Discover Life

4/27/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Pepperell, MA
≈ 3½ × 2½" (9.8 × 6.6 cm)

Ahtiana aurescens description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 16 Feb 2012.

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4/7/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 7 × 11" (18 × 27 cm)

5/14/2010 · Beaver Brook Association Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, NH
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm)

4/10/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 4½ × 3" (11 × 7.9 cm)