Evernia mesomorpha

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Common Name Boreal Oakmoss Lichen
Family Usneaceae
Genus Evernia
Species mesomorpha
Authority
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.