''Teloschistes flavicans'', also known as the golden hair-lichen is a

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. Recognized by its safron coloured pigmentation, this species grows on rocks and branches of trees. It was named by

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Teloschistales Lichen species Lichens described in 1852 Lichens of Africa Lichens of Asia Lichens of Europe Lichens of North America Lichens of Oceania Lichens of South America Taxa named by Olof Swartz {{lichen-stub