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Oakmoss Lichen
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Fungus · Parmeliaceae

Oakmoss Lichen

Evernia prunastri

Facts

Habitat
Bark of broadleaved and coniferous trees in open woodland, hedgerows, and upland scrub
Substrate
Lichenised fungus, epiphytic on bark

Ecological relationships

Grows on

  • Pedunculate OakQuercus robur

    Epiphytic lichenised fungus with strong preference for acidic-barked broadleaves; extremely common on mature oak.

  • European AshFraxinus excelsior

    Also abundant on ash bark, particularly in moist western woodlands.

  • RowanSorbus aucuparia

    Commonly colonises rowan bark in upland and montane woodland.

Symbiosis with

  • Golden OrioleOriolus oriolus

    Golden Oriole incorporates oakmoss lichen as key camouflage and structural material in its suspended nest.