Expressions for lichens in various languages and their roots are given. The origin of many Czech common names of lichen species dates back to the mid-19th century. The Czech lichen flora contains over 1500 species, about half of which have a Czech vernacular name. Moreover, many lichens have several Czech common names. The role of Czech names and the principles behind their selection for further use are discussed.
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