| Evernia | |
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| Evernia prunastri | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Evernia Ach. (1809) |
| Type species | |
| Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. (1810) | |
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Evernia divaricata | |
Evernia is a genus of bushy lichens in the family Parmeliaceae.
Description
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri is used as a fixative agent in Eau de 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.
References
- "Evernia". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- "Evernia." Lichens. Oregon State University. Retrieved on 25 Sept 2007.
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