Menzies' Cartilage Lichen
Ramalina menziesii
- Native to:
- United States
Jessica (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Ramalinaceae
- Genus:
- Ramalina
- Species:
- Ramalina menziesii
- USDA Symbol:
- RAME60
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cisthene faustinula
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained, rocky or sandy
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on trees and shrubs, not soil