Noteworthy Collections of Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi from Piedmont Rocky River Ecosystems in Central North Carolina, USA.

From recent surveys of Piedmont rocky river habitats, 22 noteworthy species of lichens and two lichenicolous fungi are presented, including 18 species new to North Carolina, three new to eastern North America, three new to North America and three potentially new to science. Most taxa here reported include amphibious lichens and lichens that otherwise are found in exposed, arid environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]