Physcia stellaris (L.) Nyl.
Annotated by D. Glavich, 13 Dec 2017.

Oregon: Hood River County: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Herman Creek area. Elev. 117 ft.
45.67181° N, 121.8377° W; T2N R8E Sec 09
Coordinate Source: USFS plot database.
The plot is ~ 60-80 years old, dominated by PSME with TSHE regeneration and ACMA component. There is a draw to the E where ACCI, HODI and Corylus cornuta increase. Bryophytes and lichens are equally abundant on boles but bryophytes are more dominant on the ACMA. Slope 55%. Aspect 10°. Abundance code: 2; There is a draw to the E where ACCI, HODI and Corylus cornuta increase and cyanolichens are more common. The PSME have Usnea (which is difficlt to separate quntitatively), PLAGLA, HYPINA, PARSUL mostly. Rare things were found. Some Candelaria / Xanthoria. Spot Tests: medulla: K-.

A. Hardman s.n., Jun 24, 2013
With M. Russell
OSC, Barcode: OSC-M-305872