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.

Cladonia pleurota (Flörke) Schaerer

Habitat and Substrate: Open to shaded areas, on wood, or more commonly, on soil.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.

Collection Site(s): Carolina Wildlife Management Area, Richmond (#4932); Queen River, Exeter (#5013); Sprague Farm, Glocester (#5083); Iron Mine Hill Road, North Smithfield (#5479, #5521).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888), identified by R.C. Harris, and by Greene (2000).

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