Which lichen genus did Vainio publish a three-volume monograph on?
Usnea
Parmotrema
Cladonia
Acarospora
Answer
Certainly! *Cladonia*, a prominent lichen genus, was the focus of a comprehensive three-volume monograph meticulously crafted by the renowned lichenologist Edvard Vainio. Published in 1887, 1894, and 1897, this seminal work stands as a testament to Vainio's profound expertise and dedication to lichenological research.
Edvard August Vainio: The Lichenologist Extraordinaire Quiz
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