Peltigera canina

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Common Name

Dog-Lichen

Family

Peltigeraceae

Genus

Peltigera

Species

canina

Synonyms

Peltigeromyces caninae; Peltophora canina; Dermatodea canina; Peltidea canina

Location Found

40 miles NW of McBride B.C

Growth Structure

Foliose

Habitat

Commonly found in woodlands, fields or sandy areas on the soil, tree bases or mossy rocks.

Environmental Monitoring

It is an indicator species for flouride and photochemicals in the environment.

Lab Storage

Comments

In medieval Europe, Dog-lichen was used for treating rabies based on the \"doctrine of signatures\

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.; Thormann, 2006.