Description
Pogonolepis lanigera (also called the Woolly Beard-lichen, among many other common names) is a species of fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It has a gray-green thallus with a woolly surface and a short, central, erect, branched podetium. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows on bark, rock, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pogonolepis lanigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pogonolepis lanigera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Where to Find Pogonolepis lanigera
Pogonolepis lanigera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.