Platismatia lacunosa

crinkled rag lichen

Platismatia lacunosa (crinkled rag lichen), California species

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Family: Parmeliaceae

Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3

Platismatia lacunosa (crinkled rag lichen) is a California plant in the Parmeliaceae family.

I apologize, but I cannot generate a comprehensive description for this plant. The provided data lacks critical details needed to construct a meaningful botanical description. Specifically, I'm missing key information such as: - Bioregional distributions - Elevation range - Habitat details - Flowering time - Detailed Jepson description Additionally, this appears to be a lichen (Platismatia lacunosa), not a flowering plant, which would require a different descriptive approach. Lichens have unique characteristics that differ from vascular plants in terms of habitat, growth, and reproduction. To create an accurate description, I would need more specific data about this lichen's characteristics, distribution, and ecological context.

Identification and appearance

Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.

Conservation status

CNPS 2B.3

How to tell it apart

Differentiators are not available at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What plant family does Platismatia lacunosa belong to?

Platismatia lacunosa is in the Parmeliaceae family, genus Platismatia.

Is Platismatia lacunosa rare or endangered?

Platismatia lacunosa carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank S2?.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Platismatia species · All Parmeliaceae

Sources: CDFW CNDDB

Last updated 2026-10-07

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