Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.

Deutschl. Fl., 2: 146, 1796. Basionym: Lichen pulmonarius L. - Sp. Pl., 2: 1145, 1753.
Synonyms: Lobaria pulmonacea f. sorediata (Schaer.) Harm.; Lobaria pulmonaria var. meridionalis auct. eur. non Asahina; Sticta pulmonacea (Ach.) A; Sticta pulmonaria (L.) Biroli
Description: Thallus foliose, heteromerous, dorsiventral, broad-lobed, potentially >40 cm across, up to 0.5 mm thick, loosely attached at one end, sorediate and/or isidiate. Lobes broadly strap-shaped, 1-3(-5) cm wide, more or less dichotomously divided, at first adpressed, then mostly free from substrate in apical parts, the apices truncate, sinuate-indented; upper surface grey-green to yellowish brown, brighter green when wet, dull or slightly glossy, strongly reticulately ridged, with marked depressions. Isidia or granular soredia often present along margins and on ridges, the isidia cylindrical to club-shaped, more rarely flattened, often branched, to 0.4(-2) mm long when terete, the soralia developing where the isidia were shed, discrete to patchily confluent, punctiform to linear, with mostly coarse, globose, 20-70 µm wide soredia, often gathered into up to 80 µm wide consoredia. Lower surface white to pale brown at margins and on the swellings corresponding to the depressions on upper surface, otherwise pale to dark brown, tomentose, except on the swellings, mostly erhizinate or with sparse, at first squarrose, then simple rhizines. Upper and lower cortex pseudoparenchymatous; medulla white, often with internal cephalodia which are sometimes visible as rounded thickenings on the lower and/or upper side. Apothecia rare, laminal, most frequent on the ridges, 2-5(-7) mm across, with a brown-red disc and a thin, sometimes finally excluded, initially minutely hairy thalline margin. Epithecium reddish brown; hymenium colourless or pale brown in lower part; paraphyses mostly simple, not capitate; hypothecium brownish. Asci 8-spored, clavate, fissitunicate, the thickened apex with a K/I+ blue ring, Peltigera-type. Ascospores (1-)3(-5)-septate, fusiform to narrowly ellipsoid, hyaline to pale brown at maturity, (16-)18-30(-37) x 5-9 µm. Pycnidia immersed on the ridges. Conidia bacilliform, c. 5 x 1 µm. Photobiont chlorococcoid (Dictyochloropsis; cyanobacteria present in the internal cephalodia. Spot tests: upper cortex K-, C-, KC-, P-; medulla K+ yellow-orange (often faintly), C-, KC- or KC+ yellow-orange, P+ faintly orange-red. Chemistry: stictic and constictic acids (major), norstictic, cryptostictic, and salazinic acids (minor).
Growth form: Foliose, broad lobed
Substrata: bark
Photobiont: green algae other than Trentepohlia
Reproductive strategy: mainly asexual, by soredia, or soredia-like structures (e.g. blastidia)
Most common in areas with a humid-warm climate (e.g. most of Tyrrenian Italy)

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Alpine belt: absent
Subalpine belt: absent
Montane belt: rather common
Dry submediterranean belt: extremely rare
Humid submediterranean belt: rare
Padanian area: absent

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Wolfgang von Brackel - CC BY-4.0
Italy, Calabria, Sila


P.L. Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (11427)
2001/11/26
detail of isidia of var.meridionalis


P.L. Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (20012)
2001/11/26
detail of lower surface


Andres Saag; Owner: University of Tartu


P.L.Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (36898)
2008.02.28


P.L.Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (36898)
2008.02.28


P.L.Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (36898)
2008.02.28


Jessica Bonazzi; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Lago di Sauris, Bosco della Stua, ca. 1000 m
2008.27.08


Jessica Bonazzi; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Lago di Sauris, Bosco della Stua, ca. 1000 m
2008.27.08


Jessica Bonazzi; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Lago di Sauris, Bosco della Stua, ca. 1000 m
2008.27.08


Andrea Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italia, Veneto, BL, Comune di Sappada, pendici boscose del Monte Peralba.
2008.27.08


Andrea Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Comune di Sauris, Bosco della Stua presso il Lago
2008.26.08


Andrea Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Comune di Sauris, Bosco della Stua presso il Lago
2008.26.08


Andrea Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Comune di Sauris, Bosco della Stua presso il Lago
2008.26.08


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italia, Lazio, Monti Lepini
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italia, Lazio, Monti Lepini
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italia, Lazio, Monti Lepini
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italia, Lazio, Monti Lepini
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italia, Lazio, Monti Lepini
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italy, Lazio, Roma, Monti dell'Artemisio (Castelli Romani)
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italy, Lazio, Roma, Monti dell'Artemisio (Castelli Romani)
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italy, Lazio, Roma, Monti dell'Artemisio (Castelli Romani)
2010


Manilio Prignano; Owner: Manilio Prignano
Italy, Lazio, Roma, Monti dell'Artemisio (Castelli Romani)
2010


Simonetta Peruzzi; Owner: Simonetta Peruzzi
Italy, Toscana, Foresta di Vallombrosa
2010


Simonetta Peruzzi; Owner: Simonetta Peruzzi
Italy, Toscana, Foresta di Vallombrosa
2010


P.L. Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Udine, Bosco della Stua, Lago di Sauris, 1000m
09.09.2016


Andrea Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Udine, Lago di Sauris, Bosco della Stua, Carnic Alps (Ampezzo Carnico) 1000 m; altitude: 1000 m
12/08/2017


Juri Nascimbene
Altopiano del Canwsiglio, Regione Veneto, Prov. Treviso, Italy
2005


Juri Nascimbene - CC BY-SA 4.0; Owner: ITALIC - Dyades Project - Dept. of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sardinia, Italy
2014


Juri Nascimbene – CC BY-SA 4.0; Owner: Department of ùLife Sciences, University of Trieste
Italy, Toscana, Massa Carrara, Vinca


Juri Nascimbene – CC BY-SA 4.0; Owner: Department of ùLife Sciences, University of Trieste
Italy, Toscana, Massa Carrara, Vinca


Juri Nascimbene – CC BY-SA 4.0; Owner: Department of ùLife Sciences, University of Trieste
Italy, Toscana, Massa Carrara, Vinca


Felix Schumm – CC BY-SA 4.0
Image from: F. Schumm (2008) - Flechten Madeiras, der Kanaren und Azoren. Beck, OHG - ISBN: 978-3-00-023700-3


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Nere Sorrentino
Spain


Helena Rodriguez
Spain, Galicia, Peña Trevinca
06.2019


Walter Obermayer CC BY-SA 4.0 - Source: Lichens of Noricum - http://lichens-of-noricum.uni-graz.at/


Walter Obermayer CC BY-SA 4.0 - Source: Lichens of Noricum - http://lichens-of-noricum.uni-graz.at/


Walter Obermayer CC BY-SA 4.0 - Source: Lichens of Noricum - http://lichens-of-noricum.uni-graz.at/


Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Pays Basque, Col d'Iraty


Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Pays Basque, Col d'Iraty


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Landévennecnd


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Landévennecnd


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Michel David - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Forêt du Cranou


Jacques Haine - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Roncevaux


Jacques Haine - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=273&lang=en
France, Roncevaux


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
3048 - Scotland, North Skye, Park of Dunvegan Castle


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
3048 - Scotland, North Skye, Park of Dunvegan Castle


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
3048 - Scotland, North Skye, Park of Dunvegan Castle


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
3048 - Scotland, North Skye, Park of Dunvegan Castle


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
3048 - Scotland, North Skye, Park of Dunvegan Castle


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
2734 - Canary Islandfs, Tenerife, Bosque de La Esperanza


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
2734 - Canary Islandfs, Tenerife, Bosque de La Esperanza


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
2734 - Canary Islandfs, Tenerife, Bosque de La Esperanza


Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
2734 - Canary Islandfs, Tenerife, Bosque de La Esperanza


Wolfgang von Brackel - CC BY-4.0
Germany, Bavaria, Aschau


Wolfgang von Brackel - CC BY-4.0
Italy, Toscana, Abetone


Wolfgang von Brackel - CC BY-4.0
Italy, Calabria, Sila


Wolfgang von Brackel - CC BY-4.0
Italy, Calabria, Sila


A. Moro CC BY-SA 4.0
Italia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, UD, Comune di Sauris, Bosco della Stua presso il Lago
26/08/2008


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, in fructu Bosco Montello
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, in fructu Bosco Montello
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, in fructu Bosco Montello
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, sterilis. L. in op. Bolca
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, sterilis. L. in op. Bolca
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, in nemore Montello
as Sticta pulmonacea


Collezione lichenologica Abramo Massalongo del Museo di Storia Naturale G. Ligabue di Venezia - Autori: Seggi, Linda; Trabucco, Raffaella Proprietà: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia - CC BY-NC
Italy, Veneto, in nemore Montello
as Sticta pulmonacea


Triin Aimla; Owner: University of Tartu


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