Evernia
| Evernia | |
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| Evernia prunastri | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Suborder: | Lecanorineae |
| Genus: | Evernia |
| Species | |
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Evernia prunastri | |
Evernia is a genus of bushy lichens in the family Ascolichenes.
Description
Evernia mesomorpha
Two species, Oakmoss Evernia prunastri, and Treemoss Evernia furfuracea are used as a fixative agent in 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.[1]
See also
- Perfumery
References
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