Habitat and Substrate: Exposed to partially shaded areas, on soil.
Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.
Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.
Collection Site(s): Great Swamp Area, South Kingstown (#4947); Blue Pond, Hopkinton (#5310); Diamond Hill State Park, Cumberland (#5525); Big River Wildlife Management Area, West Greenwich (#5547).
Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888).
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.
