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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Cladina stellaris (Opiz) Brodo

Habitat and Substrate: Shaded to partially exposed habitats over sandy soil or among mosses.

Rhode Island Status: One current collection.

Pollution Tolerance: Unknown.

Collection Site(s): Diamond Hill State Park, Cumberland (#5522).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888) and collected at Carolina Trout Pond, Richmond by Flenniken (1968b).

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.