About Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia (Gyeln.) Hale
This lichen, Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia (Gyeln.) Hale, grows to approximately 6 to 12 centimeters in diameter, and forms irregular lobate structures. The rounded tips of its lobes sit on its upper surface, which is marked by yellow-green or bluish-green patches. Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia most commonly grows attached to acid rocks. It typically inhabits sheltered or semi-sheltered open coastal and intermontane areas at lower elevations. It is widespread across most of North America, and is not found in desert regions or open plains.
