Evernia

Evernia is a genus of bushy lichens in the family Parmeliaceae.

Evernia
Evernia prunastri
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Evernia

Ach. (1809)
Type species
Evernia prunastri
(L.) Ach. (1810)
Species

Evernia divaricata
Evernia illyrica
Evernia mesomorpha
Evernia prunastri

Description

Evernia mesomorpha

Oakmoss Evernia prunastri is used as a fixative agent in Eau de Cologne within the perfume industry. It is green on top and white on bottom, and divides evenly into "forks"; it becomes very soft when wet. It is not to be confused with Ramalina, which is straplike, stiff and bristly, green on top and bottom, and divides unevenly. Evernia is an abundant genus, found growing on trees.[1]

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References

  1. "Evernia." Lichens. Oregon State University. Retrieved on 25 Sept 2007.


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