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 polycarpoides Nyl.

Habitat and Substrate: Usually open areas, roadsides and old fields, on soil.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate to tolerant.

Collection Site(s): Factory Pond, South Kingstown (#4978); First Baptist Church at Cross Mills, Charlestown (#5271).

Notes: Previous Rhode Island collections have not been verified. There are several closely related species that are best separated by chemistry. Old records are often in error.

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