10,309 observations
tree moss
Pseudevernia furfuracea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Pseudevernia
About
Pseudevernia furfuracea, commonly known as tree moss, is a lichenized species of fungus that grows on the bark of firs and pines. The lichen is rather sensitive to air pollution, its presence usually indicating good air conditions in the growing place. The species has numerous human uses, including use in perfume, embalming and in medicine. Large amounts of tree moss is annually processed in France for the perfume industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of tree moss is Pseudevernia furfuracea.
- tree moss belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- tree moss belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- tree moss belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- tree moss belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- tree moss belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- tree moss belongs to the genus Pseudevernia.