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Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Evernia
About
Evernia prunastri, also known as oakmoss, is a species of lichen. It can be found in many mountainous temperate forests throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of France, Portugal, Spain, North America, and much of Central Europe. Oakmoss grows primarily on the trunk and branches of oak trees, but is also commonly found on the bark of other deciduous trees and conifers such as fir and pine. The thalli of oakmoss are short (3–4 cm in length)...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oakmoss is Evernia prunastri.
- Oakmoss belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Oakmoss belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Oakmoss belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Oakmoss belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Oakmoss belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Oakmoss belongs to the genus Evernia.