Sticta fuliginosa (Hoffm.) Ach. 1803 Biatora fuliginosa (Dicks.) Fr. 1822 Lichen fuliginosus Hoffm. 1785 Lichen fuliginosus Dicks. 1775 Lichen fuliginosus With. Lobaria fuliginosa Hoffm. 1796 Parmelia sylvatica var. fuliginosa (Hoffm.) Hepp Parmelia fuliginosa (Hoffm.) Schaer. Parmelia fuliginosa (Dicks.) Schaer. 1824 Sticta sylvatica var. fuliginosa (Hoffm.) Hepp Stictina fuliginosa (Hoffm.) Nyl. Stictina fuliginosa (Dicks.) Nyl. 1860 Peppered moon lichen, spotted felt lichen
Peppered moon lichen is native to North America and many other areas in the world. Identification: Each lichen is typically a single sheath of tissue ¾-4½" (2-12 cm) wide, though it is wrinkled as to sometimes appear as multiple components. It is fairly loosely attached. The upper surface is pale gray or brownish when dry, and deep gray or blue-black when wet, with a black “peppery” crust. The lower surface is a cream color or light brown. It is found on rocks or trees, often over mosses, in humid forests. References:
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Sticta fuliginosa on Stephen Sharnoff Photography Sticta fuliginosa at the Australian Government's Australian National Botanic Gardens Sticta fuliginosa on BioLib.cz Sticta fuliginosa on Lichenology.info: Lichens of Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France Sticta fuliginosa description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 6 Dec 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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