Shiny Camouflage Lichen

Melanelixia fuliginosa is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, commonly found growing on siliceous rocks in humid, temperate regions of Europe and possibly parts of Asia. It forms dark brown to blackish rosettes up to 15 cm in diameter with small overlapping lobes that bear numerous tiny, cylindrical outgrowths (isidia) on their surface. The lichen primarily reproduces by vegetative means when these isidia break off and establish new colonies.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Shiny Camouflage 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

• Xanthoparmelia loxodes
• Montanelia panniformis
• Montanelia disjuncta
• Montanelia sorediata
• Xanthoparmelia pulla

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Melanelixia

Species

Melanelixia fuliginosa

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