Brownish Monk's-hood Lichen

Hypogymnia vittata is a species of lichen-forming fungus belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Brownish Monk's-hood 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

• Hypogymnia duplicata
• Hypogymnia inactiva
• Hypogymnia krogiae
• Hypogymnia subphysodes
• Hypogymnia imshaugii
• Hypogymnia hultenii

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Hypogymnia

Species

Hypogymnia vittata

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