Oak Moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (真菌界)

Phylum

Ascomycota (子囊菌门)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (茶漬綱)

Order

Lecanorales (茶漬目)

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Evernia

Species

Evernia prunastri (Oak Moss)

Similar Species in Evernia

🐾

Boreal Oak Moss Lichen

Evernia mesomorpha

Near Threatened

🐾

Evernia divaricata

Vulnerable

View all species in Evernia →

Explore More

...

真菌界

Kingdom

...

子囊菌门

Phylum

...

茶漬綱

Class

...

茶漬目

Order

...

Parmeliaceae

Family

...

Evernia

Genus

Compare Species

vs Boreal Oak Moss Lichen vs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak Moss?

The scientific name of Oak Moss is Evernia prunastri. It belongs to the genus Evernia.

What is the conservation status of Oak Moss?

Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oak Moss live?

Oak Moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Oak Moss belong to?

Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri) belongs to the genus Evernia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.

Is Oak Moss endangered?

No, Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Oak Moss belong to?

Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Oak Moss?

The closest relatives of Oak Moss in the genus Evernia include Boreal Oak Moss Lichen, .