Peterson E.B.
(1998):
Lichens in the Klamath region: What do we know and why have we not found endemics -
In: Beigel J.K.,Jules E.S. & Snitkin B. (eds.), Proceedings of the First Conference on Siskiyou Ecology. May 30-June 1, 1997, Kerby and Cave Junction,,
p. 120-126, Siskiyou Regional Education Project, Portland
The Klamath region is known for diverse climate, topography, and geology, as well as a very long floristic history. The
many endemic vascular plants of the region reflect these unusual qualities. Given the variety of terrestrial and epiphytic
habitats, a diverse lichen flora should be expected. Although several rare lichens are known from the region, no endemic
lichen taxa have been found. However, the lichen flora of the Klamath region is poorly known; lichens endemic to the region
may exist, …
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