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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Cladonia caespiticia (Pers.) Flörke

Habitat and Substrate: Partially shaded woodlands, on soil and tree bases.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Unknown.

Collection Site(s): Diamond Hill State Park, Cumberland (#4845); Lime Rock, Lincoln (#5100); J.L. Curran Park, Cranston (#5404).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Riddle (1909) and Hebert (Flenniken 1968a).

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.