McCune, B/ Geiser, L 1997: Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest. - Oregon State University Press/U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Corvallis. xiv + 386 pp. [RLL List # 169 / Rec.# 12649] Keywords: FLORA/ KEY/ OREGON/ PACIFIC NORTHWEST/ WASHINGTON/ WESTERN NORTH AMERICA
Abstract: [Provides keys for all fruticose and foliose lichens known or expected to occur in the states of Washington and Oregon, treating altogether almost 500 species. Descriptions and illustrations (many color photos) are provided for 210 species. Includes an introductory section, and three appendices, one on nomenclature and common names, one on collecting, curating and identifying lichens, and one on lichens and air quality. The color photos were taken by Sylvia Sharnoff and Stephen Sharnoff, and drawings were done by Alexander Mikulin.]