Umbilicaria vellea | |
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Herbarium specimen of U. vellea | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Family: | Umbilicariaceae |
Genus: | Umbilicaria |
Species: | U. vellea |
Binomial name | |
Umbilicaria vellea (L.) Hoffm. |
Umbilicaria vellea is a species of lichen in the genus Umbilicaria. It is sometimes called Navel Lichen. It is found in North America and Europe in alpine and arctic habitats. It is similar to the species Umbilicaria americana, which has a more southern distribution.