Species

Ramalina pollinaria (Powdery twig lichen)

Ramalina pollinaria. Photo: (c) tom_carlberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Ramalina is a genus of greenish fruticose lichens that grow in the form of flattened, strap-like branches.:189 Members of the genus are commonly called strap lichens:189 or cartilage lichens. Apothecia are lecanorine.:189

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Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)
  - Phylum: Ascomycota (Ascomycete fungi)
    - Subphylum: Pezizomycotina (Higher ascomycetes)
      - Class: Lecanoromycetes (Common lichens)
        Subclass: Lecanoromycetidae (Shield lichens, sunburst lichens, rosette lichens, and allies)
        Order: Lecanorales (Shield lichens, rim lichens, and allies)
        Family: Ramalinaceae (Bushy lichens, sea-fog lichens, and allies)
        Genus: Ramalina (Bushy lichens)
        Species: Ramalina pollinaria (Powdery twig lichen)

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