Platismatia tuckermanii is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is endemic to Eastern North America and is distinguished by its broad, loosely attached lobes and primarily sexual reproduction.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Crumpled 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Lecanoromycetes
- Order
- Lecanorales
- Family
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus
- Platismatia
- Species
- Platismatia tuckermanii
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