Peppered Rock-shield

Xanthoparmelia conspersa, commonly known as the peppered rock-shield, is a foliose lichen and the type species of genus Xanthoparmelia. It is widely distributed in temperate zones, and has been recorded from Japan, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Peppered 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 plittii
• Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
• Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
• Xanthoparmelia tinctina
• Arctoparmelia centrifuga
• Xanthoparmelia scabrosa

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Xanthoparmelia

Species

Xanthoparmelia conspersa

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