Notes on some remarkable epiphytic lichens from Mazandaran province and a short history of lichenology in the Hyrcanian forest, N Iran

Abstract

Nineteen species of mostly epiphytic lichens from the forests of Nowshahr and Royan located in Mazandaran province (N Iran) are reported. Three species, <em>Ochrolechia pallescens</em>, <em>Phaeophyscia confusa</em> and <em>Usnea longissima</em>, are newly reported for lichenized mycota of Iran and seven species are new to the province. Additionally, a short history of lichenological exploration in the Hyrcanian forest is discussed.