genus parmelia

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Noun genus parmelia has 1 sense

Parmelia, genus Parmelia - type genus of the Parmeliaceae; a large genus of chiefly alpine foliaceous lichens
--₁ is a kind of fungus genus
--₁ is a member of Parmeliaceae, family Parmeliaceae
--₁ has members: crottle, crottal, crotal

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Genus Parmelia

Definition:

The genus Parmelia refers to a category of lichenized fungi that belong to the family Parmeliaceae.

Usage:

1. Popular: Parmelia species are commonly found growing on tree bark, rocks, and soil, and are known for their intricate foliose thallus structure.

2. Local: In the local region, the genus Parmelia is used in traditional medicine for its various medicinal properties.

Sample Sentences:

1. The genus Parmelia includes numerous species with diverse morphological features.

2. We observed a beautiful foliose lichen belonging to the genus Parmelia during our nature hike.

3. The locals gather Parmelia specimens to extract essential oils for aromatic purposes.

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