genus

Ruffle Lichens

Parmotrema

Field notes

Parmotrema is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. It is a large genus, containing an estimated 300 species, with a centre of diversity in subtropical regions of South America and the Pacific Islands.

Members of the genus are commonly called ruffle lichens or scatter-rag lichens.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Most observed native ruffle lichens All

Native to the US, by observations.

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