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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Hypotrachyna livida (Taylor) Hale

Habitat and Substrate: Partial shade, on bark of trees.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Unknown.

Collection Site(s): Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4865); Nicholas Farm, Coventry (#5350); George Parker Woodlands, Coventry (#5583).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Flenniken (1968b). Specimens collected appear well developed and healthy.

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.