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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Usnea subfloridana Stirton

Habitat and Substrate: Open to partial shade, on trees, especially conifers.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Unknown.

Collection Site(s): Queen River, Exeter (#5026); Big River Wildlife Management Area, West Greenwich (#5165); George Parker Woodlands, Coventry (#5591).

Notes: Not previously reported in Rhode Island.

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.