Tree Lungwort

Lobaria pulmonaria

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Photo taken by Calvin De Jong

Description

Height 5-55 mm

Width 2-30 mm

Leaves N/A

Flowers N/A

Seeds N/A

Tree lungwort is a bright green, leaf-like lichen that tends to grow on tree bark and sometimes on mossy rocks. It can be found in large numbers in its ideal habitat. Lungwort has many ridges and lobes, creating a lettuce appearance the underside is pale with little pockets.

Distribution and habitat

Tree lungwort can be found throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Typically found in old-growth forest growing on the bark of trees and at times can be found on mossy rocks. Tree lungwort is a good indication of an intact healthy eco-system. Due to declining populations, L. pulmonaria is now considered rare and or endangered.

Elevation 0-2500 m

Soil N/A

pH 7

Zones 1-3

Sun full shade

Uses & Benefits

Tree lungwort has been used to treat a wide range of illnesses, from lung infections to skin issues. L. pulmonaria is prepared by using fresh lichen only. Tree lungwort is an antiasthmatic, astringent, expectorant, tonic, and a demulcent.

Parts used:

Fresh lichen

Tree Lungwort benefits:

Rheumatism
Cough
Anorexia
Asthma
Bronchitis

Tree Lungwort Uses:

Teas
Tinctures
Creams

Calvin De Jong

Content Writer/Photographer

I am a naturalist from the Okanagan. My passions are taken photos of nature and foraging all its wonders.