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Brown-eyed sunshine lichen

vulpicida canadensis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A bright neon yellow foliose lichen. This particular lichen on this branch was void of the brown eyes (apothecium). They are just underdeveloped.

Habitat:

Spotted on a ponderosa pine branch in a dense pine forest. Can be locally common on lower limbs of pine trees on the East side of the Cascades.

Reference Links:

Brown-eyed Sunshine Lichen: Vulpicida canadensis (Synonyms: Cetraria candensis,…

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