Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla
# Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla

Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is a foliose lichen that belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia.

## Description

Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla grows to around 5–10 cm in diameter with regular to irregular rosettes that become more irregular over time. The upper surface is yellow-green and the lower surface is black with simple rhizines that are approximately 0.2–0.8 mm long.

## Habitat and range

Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is found mostly in North America, with limited observations in Australia and Europe.

## Chemistry

Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is known to contain menegazziaic acid and usnic acid.

