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Physcia rhizinata is a species of corticolous lichenized fungus in the family Physciaceae. It is a "typically fertile species lacking asexual propagules" commonly mistaken for P. stellaris due to their physical similarities. It has a close evolutionary relationship with P. occidentalis despite being morphologically dissimilar.

Distribution and Habitat
P. rhizinata is currently only known to be found in California. At least one specimen has been located in a canyon of the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area owned by the Bureau of Land Management in a canyon live oak forest.