Conservation Status
Conservation status indicates how vulnerable a natural community is. Learn more about conservation status, which can be measured globally and regionally.
Global Conservation Status: G5 – Secure
Subnational Conservation Status:
MD: SNR – Not yet assessed
; VA: S4 – Apparently Secure
; WV: S4? – Apparently Secure? (Status uncertain)
Classification
Official names reduce the confusion by providing a common language for talking about natural communities. Why so many names?
Abbreviated Common Name: Acidic Boulderfield
Common Name: Acidic Boulderfield (Central Appalachian)
Scientific Name: Lasallia (papulosa, pensylvanica) - Dimelaena oreina - (Melanelia culbersonii) Nonvascular Vegetation
Scientific Name Translated: (Toadskin Lichen, Pennsylvania Toadskin Lichen) - Golden Moonglow Lichen - Culberson's Black-parmelia Nonvascular Vegetation
Classification Code: CEGL004142
Associated Ecological System: Acidic Cliffs and Talus Ecological System in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park