Grasses & Moss
Lungwort
Lungwort
(Lobaria pulmonaria)
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Lungwort, or sometimes called lung lichen, is seen growing is a variety of
different places on Quailhaven. It likes cool damp conditions but
dries up in summer months.
Species of
Lobaria growing is a good health indicator of the forest and an undisturbed
ecosystem. Another benefit is that it helps fix nitrogen from the air.
It does not like air pollution so its presence is reassuring. It is
however an endanger species in many parts of the world.
Lobaria
pulmonaria has been used as a medicine to treat various respiratory
aliments. It may have some mild antibiotic properties.
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Biogeography of Lungwort
Lobaria pulmonaria
Drugs & Vitamins
Drug Library
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Lobaria pulmonaria
lichen.com
Lobaria pulmonaria
ocid.nacse.org
Lungwort,
Lobaria pulmonaria
mcelroy.ca
Plant Profile for
Lobaria pulmonaria
(lung lichen)
USDA PLANTS
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