Shield lichen is part of a diverse fungal family known for their role in ecosystems as decomposers and their symbiotic relationships with plants. Typically found on tree bark and rocks, shield lichen exhibits a leafy or plated form. Its presence can signal a healthy environment, and it has been studied for potential uses in monitoring air quality.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Shield lichen
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Attributes of Shield lichen
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Cap
4 - 10 cm in diam.; adnate, foliose; whitish gray; smooth to slightly ridged, matt
Stem
Rhizines moderately dense; black; simple to sparsely furcate
Spore Print Color
Colourless
Body Color
Black
Gray
White
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Shield lichen
Moist low to mid-elevation forests, urban and agricultural habitats west Cascades
