| Umbilicaria vellea | |
|---|---|
| Herbarium specimen of U. vellea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Family: | Umbilicariaceae |
| Genus: | Umbilicaria |
| Species: | U. vellea |
| Binomial name | |
| Umbilicaria vellea (L.) Hoffm. |
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Umbilicaria vellea is a species of lichen in the genus Umbilicaria. It is sometimes called Navel Lichen.[1] It is found in North America and Europe in alpine and arctic habitats. It is similar to the species Umbilicaria americana, which has a more southern distribution.[2]