Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens PDF version of this pagePrinter-friendly version of this pagePreviousNext  
 
Peltigera praetextata (Flörke ex Summerf.) Zopf.


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

Rhode Island Status: Collected once.

Pollution Tolerance: Sensitive, especially to ozone.

Collection Site(s): Big River Wildlife Management Area, West Greenwich (#5551, #5553, #5554).

Notes: Not previously reported in Rhode Island.

 

 

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