Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens PDF version of this pagePrinter-friendly version of this pagePreviousNext  
 
Peltigera canina (L.) Willd.


Habitat and Substrate: Shaded to open areas, on soil and among mosses on rocks and tree bases.

Rhode Island Status: Collected once.

Pollution Tolerance: Sensitive, especially to ozone.

Collection Site(s): Big River Wildlife Management Area, West Greenwich (#5552, #5555, #5556).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888).

 

 

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