Peltigera rufescens (Weiss) Humb.
Annotated by J. Riley, 25 Dec 2003.

Washington: Chelan County: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Chelan Ranger District: At Wenatchee N.F. boundary with Lake Chelan, 2.1 mi north of Lake Chelan SP, on west side of S Lakeshore Dr. Elev. 1240 ft.
47.909° N, 120.2163° W; T28N R21E S20 SW
Coordinate Source: USFS plot database.
Mature stand of PSME and some PIPO, with grass, boulders and a variety of hardwood shrubs in the understory. All trees are fire-scarred. Plot is approx. 100 ft. above lake, and between plot and lake is a small resort, the road and a small boat harbor. Across the lake is a large orchard. Light cover of Xanthoria and Physcia on many hardwoods, but not on conifers. Dominant lichens are Letharia, Hypims, Nodabb and Melanelia. See plot card for more detailed notes. Slope 63%. Aspect 90°. Abundance code: 2. Substrate: Soil.

L. Geiser s.n., Sep 9, 2003
OSC, Barcode: OSC-M-295414