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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Lasallia papulosa (Ach.) Llano

Habitat and Substrate: Exposed to shaded areas, on rocks, boulders, and rock outcrops.

Rhode Island Status: Common.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.

Collection Site(s): Crandall Swamp, Westerly (#4852); Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4878); Grass Pond, Richmond (#4917); Carolina Wildlife Management Area, Richmond (#4936); Ell Pond, Hopkinton (#5042); Lime Rock, Lincoln (#5105); Headwaters of Wood River, West Greenwich (#5137); Snake Den State Park, Johnston (#5179); Buck Hill Wildlife Management Area, Burrillville (#5230); Blue Pond, Hopkinton (#5326); Nicholas Farm, Coventry (#5352); J.L. Curran Park, Cranston (#5409); Audubon Fort Nature Preserve, North Smithfield (#5459); Iron Mine Hill Road, North Smithfield (#5484).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888), Llano (1950), Hebert (Flenniken 1968a), and Flenniken (1968b).

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.