Lung Lichen
Lobaria tenuis
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Lobariaceae
- Genus:
- Lobaria
- Species:
- Lobaria tenuis
- USDA Symbol:
- LOTE7
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich forest floor
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- typically found in humid, shaded environments