Lichens of Yellowstone National Park
Eversman S. 1990. Lichens of Yellowstone National Park. The Bryologist. 93(2):197-205
One hundred eighty-six lichen species have been identified from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Seven species have primarily a western dry rock-grassland distribution pattern; the rest are best associated with arctic, alpine, and boreal floras. Eighty-one percent of the species have a broad distribution in North America; 19% are restricted in North America to the west and northwest. Factors contributing to the relatively small number of species are probably the altitude; cold, dry climate; and recurring fires leading to rather homogeneous lodgepole pine forests.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Eversman, Sharon
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Distribution, Ecology, Ecosystems, Environment, Habitats, Lichen, Plant Studies