Xanthoparmelia lecanorica
# Xanthoparmelia lecanorica

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica is a foliose lichen that belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia. It is noted for being similar in appearance and has often been misidentified as Xanthoparmelia arida.

## Description

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica grows to around 3–5 cm in diameter with board yellow-green sub irregular lobes that extend 1–2 mm wide. The underside is dark brown to black with simple rhizines approximately 0.2-0.5 mm long.

## Habitat and range

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica is found in South Africa. At times specimens of Xanthoparmelia arida have been misidentified in North America as Xanthoparmelia lecanorica.

## Chemistry

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica has been recorded containing both lecanoric and usnic acids.

