Oak shield lichen

Parmelina quercina is a species of foliose lichen in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is found in continental Europe.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Oak shield 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

• Myelochroa galbina
• Parmelina coleae
• Punctelia bolliana
• Hypotrachyna livida
• Parmelia fertilis
• Physcia biziana

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Parmelina

Species

Parmelina quercina

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