Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. It is also known as a member of the rockfrong lichens due to its coloration.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cumberland Rock Shield being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
- Xanthoparmelia conspersa
- Xanthoparmelia tinctina
- Xanthoparmelia plittii
- Xanthoparmelia scabrosa
- Arctoparmelia centrifuga
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Lecanoromycetes
- Order
- Lecanorales
- Family
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus
- Xanthoparmelia
- Species
- Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
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