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

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Xanthoparmelia tasmanica (Hook. f. & Taylor) Hale

Habitat and Substrate: Open to partially shaded areas, on rocks.

Rhode Island Status: Common.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.

Collection Site(s): Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4886); Ell Pond, Hopkinton (#5049); Lime Rock, Lincoln (#5116); Snake Den State Park, Johnston (#5182); Scituate Reservoir, Scituate (#5255); Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown (#5386); Audubon Fort Nature Preserve, North Smithfield (#5471); Iron Mine Hill Road, North Smithfield (#5488); Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, Charlestown (#5575).

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.