Evernia
| Evernia | |
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| Evernia prunastri | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: |
Evernia Ach. (1809) |
| Type species | |
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Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. (1810) |
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| Species | |
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Evernia divaricata |
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Evernia divaricata
Evernia illyrica
Evernia mesomorpha
Evernia prunastri
Evernia is a genus of bushy lichens in the family Parmeliaceae.
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri is used as a fixative agent in cologne within the perfume industry. It is green on top and white on bottom, and divides evenly into "forks"; it becomes very soft when wet. It is not to be confused with Ramalina, which is straplike, stiff and bristly, green on top and bottom, and divides unevenly. Evernia is an abundant genus, found growing on trees.
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