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Crinkled Snow Lichen

Flavocetraria nivalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to Reindeer Lichen but with large broader branches.

Habitat:

Canadian Shield Rock cover with lichen.

Notes:

Prospector Trail, Fred Henne Territorial Park.

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Comments (2)
Greg Shchepanek
Thank you Brian, it certainly stood out amongst all the Reindeer Lichen.
Brian38
Cool spotting Greg! I've read about this lichen, but have never seen it. First time spotting on PN.

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2019

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