Evernia
Evernia is a genus of bushy lichens in the family Parmeliaceae.
| Evernia | |
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| Evernia prunastri | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Evernia Ach. (1809) |
| Type species | |
| Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. (1810) | |
| Species | |
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Evernia divaricata | |
Description
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]
References
- "Evernia." Lichens. Oregon State University. Retrieved on 25 Sept 2007.
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