Hypogymnia duplicata, the ticker-tape lichen, is a species of bark- and wood-dwelling foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is found in northwestern North America. It has narrow, ribbon-like lobes and typically lacks the powdery or finger-like outgrowths that many lichens use for vegetative spread. When conditions are suitable, it can form loose, draping tufts that hang from branches and trunks.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ticker-tape 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
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus
- Hypogymnia
- Species
- Hypogymnia duplicata
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