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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Melanelia subaurifera (Nyl.) Essl.

Habitat and Substrate: Shaded to partially shaded areas, on the bark of trees and on wood.

Rhode Island Status: Common.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate to tolerant.

Collection Site(s): Ponagansett Public Fishing Area, Foster (#5060); Sprague Farm, Coventry (#5090); Lake Wallum, Burrillville (#5208); Buck Hill Wildlife Management Area, Burrillville (#5232); Clayville Cemetery, Foster (#5261); Blue Pond, Hopkinton (#5327); Nicholas Farm, Coventry (#5353); Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown (#5377); Frenchtown State Park, East Greenwich (#5427); Audubon Fort Nature Preserve, North Smithfield (#5464); George Parker Woodlands, Coventry (5584).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by 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.