Xanthoparmelia joranadia

Xanthoparmelia joranadia is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. The lichen is rare and is listed as imperiled by the Nature Conservatory. It is noted for being similar to Xanthoparmelia arida and Xanthoparmelia lecanorica.

Description
It grows to around 3–8 cm in diameter with shiny light yellow-green sub irregular lobes that extend 1–2.5 mm wide.

Habitat and range
Found in the North American southwest with a majority of observations occurring in north Mexico and the US state of New Mexico.

Chemistry
Xanthoparmelia joranadia has been recorded containing both Lecanoric and usnic acids.