Xanthoparmelia plittii is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus.
Xanthoparmelia plittii grows to around 4-10 cm in diameter with irregularly lobate lobes which are approximately 0.5-2 mm wide. The upper surface of the lichen is yellow-green with a smooth and shiny surface. While the lower surface being pale or medium brown in color with moderate to densely packed rhizinate anchoring the lichen to the surface.[3][4]
Xanthoparmelia plittii has been observed mostly in North America,[5][6] but has been found in South America[7] and Europe as well.[8][9]
Xanthoparmelia plittii has been found to contain usnic acid.[10]
Xanthoparmelia plittii is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus.
