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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

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.

Umbilicaria americana Poelt & T. Nash

Habitat and Substrate: Shaded and protected areas, on rock, usually vertical slopes.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.

Collection Site(s): Crandall Swamp, Westerly (#4857); Grass Pond, Richmond (#4923); Ell Pond, Hopkinton (#5047); Blue Pond, Hopkinton (#5336).

Notes: Recently segregated from Umbilicaria vellea and not previously reported in Rhode Island.

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