Ribbon Rag Lichen

Platismatia stenophylla is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is found in western North America, from Vancouver Island south to central California, usually close to a shore. The lichen is distinguished from others in its genus by its narrow, linear lobes and primarily sexual reproduction.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ribbon Rag Lichen 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

• Platismatia herrei
• Pseudevernia consocians
• Pseudevernia intensa

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Platismatia

Species

Platismatia stenophylla

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