Umbilicaria muehlenbergii

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Common Name

Lesser Rocktripe; Plated Rocktripe Lichen

Family

Umbilicariaceae

Genus

Umbilicaria

Species

muehlenbergii

Synonyms

Actinogyra muehlenbergii; Lecidea meuhlenbergii; Gyrophora muehlenbergii

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park

Growth Structure

Foliose

Habitat

Commonly found on boulders and steep rocks in forests and open areas.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

Some indigenous groups used this species to add to fish broth to thicken soup. It was also thought of a nutritious snack for sick people.

References

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