[Lung and Lungwort Lichens of the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington] - [Lichens of the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington]

Oregon Lung Lichen

Lobaria oregana

Synonym: Sticta oregana

Lung Lichen: Lobaria oregana (Synonym: Sticta oregana)

The upper surface of Oregon lung lichen. Photographed along the Eagle Creek Trail between Upper Punchbowl Falls and High Bridge............April 11, 2013.

Upper surface of Oregon Lung Lichen: Lobaria oregana (Synonym: Sticta oregana) - Lower surface of Oregon Lung Lichen: Lobaria oregana (Synonym: Sticta oregana)

Upper (left) and lower surface (right) of Oregon lung lichen with conifer twigs which support it visible. Photographed along the Eagle Creek Trail between Metaka and Punchbowl Falls................February 19, 2012.

Paul Slichter