Evernia

Evernia
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
Evernia divaricata Evernia esorediosa Evernia illyrica Evernia mesomorpha Evernia prunastri

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

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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2700688 entry

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