Masonhalea richardsonii explained

Masonhalea richardsonii, known as Richardson's masonhalea lichen or the arctic tumbleweed, is a fruticose lichen found mainly in Northern ecosystems. It is known as the arctic tumbleweed because when dry, it curls up and is spread by wind across the open tundra.[1] It has a unique brown colouration with white netting patterns.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Consortium of Lichen Herbaria - Masonhalea richardsonii . 2023-11-22 . lichenportal.org.