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Oakmoss

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Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri

A species of Ring lichen, Also known as Antlered perfume

Evernia prunastri grows shrubby on trees. The yellow-green lichen grows up to 10 cm. It consists of up to five millimeters wide shrubby branched bands with a light underside. At the edges of these open dusty (Sorale). Apothecias (with shiny brown disc) are rarely formed.

Odor:

Gentle, nondescript earthy aroma.

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Attributes of Oakmoss

Height

1 - 5 m

Cap

Form large clumps; yellowish to gray-green, whitish; rough when dry and rubbery when wet

Stem

Highly branched

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Gentle, nondescript earthy aroma.

Body Color

Green

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

You can find Oakmoss by these plants:

Oaks, Lindens

Species Status

Critically endangered in Iceland

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Oakmoss

On living broadleaf trees, more rarely on rocks

Distribution Area of Oakmoss

North America,Europe,North Africa,Asia

Scientific Classification of Oakmoss

Phylum

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Family

Genus

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