oakmoss

Evernia prunastri

Member of oakmoss lichens (genus Evernia)
typical shield lichens (subfamily Parmelioideae)
shield lichens and allies (family Parmeliaceae)
common lichens (class Lecanoromycetes)
higher ascomycetes (subphylum Pezizomycotina)
ascomycete fungi (phylum Ascomycota)
fungi including lichens (kingdom Fungi)

There are no other wild species of this genus in the bay area.

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Caution: photo also includes Ramalina farinacea

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Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Foothills Nature Preserve, Palo Alto
• Murray Ranch SP

Months:

• Jan.: 1
• Feb.: 0
• Mar.: 0
• Apr.: 0
• May: 0
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist