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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Parmelia saxatilis (L.) Ach.

Habitat and Substrate: Exposed and shaded areas, or rocks and trees.

Rhode Island Status: Common.

Pollution Tolerance: Tolerant.

Collection Site(s): Diamond Hill State Park, Cumberland (#4835); Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4879); Grass Pond, Richmond (#4920); Carolina Wildlife Management Area, Richmond (#4937); Casimir Pulaski Memorial Park, Glocester (#5078); Lake Wallum, Burrillville (#5209).

Notes: Not previously reported in Rhode Island (early records of Parmelia saxatilis may be in error).

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.