Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens with Emphasis on the Nature Conservancy Preserves and Related Lands

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Flenniken, Don. 2003. Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens with Emphasis on the Nature Conservancy Preserves and Related Lands. Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Kingston, RI.

Cladina mitis (Sandst.) Hustich

Habitat and Substrate: Most common in open pine woods, growing on sandy soil.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Sensitive to intermediate to acid rain.

Collection Site(s): Queen River, Exeter (#5007, #5008); Black Swamp Area, North Kingstown (#5491); Elm Grove Cemetery at Allenton, North Kingstown (#5512); Big River Wildlife Management Area, West Greenwich (#5544); SR-146, North Smithfield (#5627).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Flenniken (1968b) from Carolina Trout Pond, Richmond.

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