Evernia mesomorpha

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Common Name

Boreal Oakmoss Lichen

Family

Usneaceae

Genus

Evernia

Species

mesomorpha

Synonyms

Evernia thamnodes; Letharia mesomorpha

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park/University of Waterloo

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Commonly found on branches and trunks of conifers and hardwoods in sunny sites.

Environmental Monitoring

It is generally a pollution sensitive lichen. It is sensitive to sulphur and nitrous oxides, as well as fertilizing nitrogen.

Lab Storage

Comments

N/A

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Will-Wolf et al, 2015.