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Xylographa vitiligo
Xylographa vitiligo is a species of wood- and bark-dwelling lichen in the family Xylographaceae. This European lichen typically grows on the wood of fallen trees and stumps, occasionally colonising the bark of coniferous species, and is found primarily in northern latitudes and mountainous regions. The species has a complex taxonomic history due to confusion in the original specimens, which required later designation of a lectotype to clarify the name's application.
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Range & habitat
This nitrogen-avoiding species typically inhabits the wood of fallen trees and tree stumps, occasionally colonizing the bark of coniferous species. Its precise distribution across Britain remains poorly understood, largely because historical specimens lack detailed location records and few modern collections have been made. The species likely grows in appropriate habitats throughout Scotland's Highland regions, with historical evidence suggesting it was also present in Britain's lowland areas before industrial pollution became prevalent during the 1800s. Its range appears limited to Europe, where it predominantly occurs in northern latitudes and mountainous terrain.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and distribution”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 233850.