Nephroma expallidum #

Taxon #

Nephroma expallidum

Organization #

Kidney Lichens, Peltigerales

Identification #

Highly undulate lobes which are usually somewhat erect. Bright verdant green even when somewhat dry when margins become crisped and ashen. Lower surface lacking in rhizines or veins which can help separate it from most species of Peltigera. Also lacking in the black cephalodia present in the similar looking, green Peltigera species.

Substrate #

On soil, bryophytes, or plant litter (CLH)

Chemical Tests #

cortex and medulla: K-, C-, KC-, Pd+ yellow (Brodo et al. 2001)

Photos #