Punctured Bushy Lichen

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Ramalina dilacerata

Punctured Bushy Lichen, a reference photo
Photo: Jason Hollinger · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Ramalina dilacerata, commonly known as punctured ribbon lichen, is a lichen species belonging to the family Ramalinaceae. The species was first described in 1796 as Lobaria dilacerata Hoffm., and later transferred to the genus Ramalina by Hoffmann in 1825.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Punctured Bushy 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Ramalinaceae
Species
Ramalina dilacerata

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