Key Identification Features
- In Wales, the Dolmelynllyn estate is known for its variety of rare bryophytes and lichens, including the genus Lobaria and specifically Lobaria pulmonaria.
- Its lobes, which are 30–80 mm by 10–70 mm, have a distinct branching pattern that is subtly similar to dichotomy.
- This lower surface has a distinct rim, with a silky, blistered (bullate) texture that becomes slightly hairy toward the center.
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