''Ramalina polymorpha'' (commonly known as the granular bush lichen) is a strap lichen species. It regularly occurs in both Canada and the United States. The

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and cytogenetic effects of ''R. polymorpha'' water extract when introduced into human

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s has been studied for potential use in the pharmaceutical industry or as a

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q10500954 polymorpha Fungi of Canada Fungi of the United States Lichen species Lichens described in 1792 Fungi without expected TNC conservation status