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Smooth Rock Tripe

Umbilicaria mammulata

Photo by Christine Y.
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41.8965, -73.471

Field Notes

Description:

Large foliose lichen that was greenish brown on top and black underneath. They ranged in size from 5-10 cm.

Habitat:

Growing on a large rock among moss in a mixed forest.

Notes:

This species is one of the largest lichens in the world. The thallus can be up to 15cm in diameter. The largest in this spotting was approximately 10cm.

Reference Links:

Umbilicaria mammulata - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
Christine Y.
I was told that the brown zigzags might be damage caused by slugs...Can anyone confirm this? I haven't been able to find any info about it so far.

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Fungus in America
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Lichens
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Nonflowering Plants & Mushrooms of the NorthEastern US
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2017 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedDecember 30, 2017

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