Powdered Camouflage Lichen

Montanelia sorediata is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling) foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It has narrow, olive to dark brown lobes and reproduces vegetatively through powdery soredia. The species occurs on siliceous rocks in North America and Europe, favouring mountainous regions and upland areas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Powdered 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

• Montanelia disjuncta
• Phaeophyscia sciastra
• Xanthoparmelia loxodes
• Montanelia panniformis
• Melanelixia fuliginosa
• Melanelia stygia

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Lecanorales

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Montanelia

Species

Montanelia sorediata

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