Parmotrema arnoldii, commonly known as the powdered ruffle lichen, is a widely distributed species of lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It has been recorded from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Macaronesia, and North and South America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Arnold's powdered-ruffle 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
- Parmotrema margaritatum
- Parmotrema subisidiosum
- Parmotrema crinitum
- Parmotrema perlatum
- Parmotrema reticulatum
- Parmotrema robustum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Lecanoromycetes
- Order
- Lecanorales
- Family
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus
- Parmotrema
- Species
- Parmotrema arnoldii
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