Solorina spongiosa
fringed chocolate chip lichen
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Family: Peltigeraceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2
Solorina spongiosa (fringed chocolate chip lichen) is a California plant in the Peltigeraceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.2
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Solorina spongiosa belong to?
Solorina spongiosa is in the Peltigeraceae family, genus Solorina.
Is Solorina spongiosa rare or endangered?
Solorina spongiosa carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.2, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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