Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Lobariaceae

Genus:

Lobaria

Species:

Lobaria pulmonaria

USDA Symbol:

LOPU60

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic substrate

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on bark of deciduous trees in humid forests