Common Name |
Boreal Oakmoss Lichen |
Family |
Usneaceae |
Genus |
Evernia |
Species |
mesomorpha |
Authority |
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Synonyms |
Evernia thamnodes; Letharia mesomorpha |
Comments |
N/A |
Location Found |
Pukaskwa National Park/University of Waterloo |
Growth Structure |
Fruticose |
Environmental Monitoring |
It is generally a pollution sensitive lichen. It is sensitive to sulphur and nitrous oxides, as well as fertilizing nitrogen. |
References |
Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Will-Wolf et al, 2015. |