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.

Usnea strigosa (Ach.) Eaton

Habitat and Substrate: Open to shaded areas, on trees (bark, branches, and canopy branches).

Rhode Island Status: Common.

Pollution Tolerance: Tolerant.

Collection Site(s): Crandall Swamp, Westerly (#4858); Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4885); Grass Pond, Richmond (#4925); Carolina Wildlife Management Area, Richmond (#4940); Great Swamp Area, South Kingstown (#4954); Tuckerman Park, South Kingstown (#4972); Matunuck Hills Area, South Kingstown (#4995); Queen River, Exeter (#5027); Ell Pond, Hopkinton (#5048); Headwaters of Wood River, West Greenwich (#5146); First Baptist Church at Cross Mills, Charlestown (#5280); Blue Pond, Hopkinton (#5337); Nicholas Farm, Coventry (#5361); Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown (#5385); Fogland Marsh, Tiverton (#5394); Frenchtown Park, East Greenwich (#5434); Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, Charlestown (#5574); Oakland Farms, Portsmouth (#5603).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Bennett (1888), Hebert (Flenniken 1968a), and Flenniken (1968b).

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