Three newOpegraphaspecies (Roccellaceae, Arthoniales) and several additions to the North American lichen mycota from Everglades National Park

A groundbreaking study identifies three new species of lichens, Opegrapha gyrophorica, O. keyensis, and O. protocetrarica, from Everglades National Park, along with several previously undocumented genera and species in North America. These discoveries contribute significantly to the understanding of the region's mycota, particularly those containing secondary metabolites. The research provides a key for identifying North American species with these compounds and highlights the biodiversity of lichens in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additionally, it reports new additions to the North American lichen checklist, including species from the genera Ampliotrema, Bacidiopsora, Eschatogonia, Coenogonium, Graphis, and Leucodecton.

Seavey, F., Seavey, J., Hernández M., J. E., & Lücking, R. (2014). Three newOpegraphaspecies (Roccellaceae, Arthoniales) and several additions to the North American lichen mycota from Everglades National Park. The Bryologist, 117(1), 62–71. https://doi.org/10.1639/0007-2745-117.1.062