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Cladonia lichens

Cladonia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This lichen appeared to have a small red fruit/flower at the top left. I have never seen any lichen with this...

Habitat:

Rock cliff.

Species ID Suggestions

cladonia rangiformis

cladonia rangiformis

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arlanda
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Comments (6)
arlanda
Both are cladonia, the right side one cladonia rangiformis. The left one with red bits is a different one, they call it red soldiers, Cladonia cristatella
JC_Forester
Thanks Mark. It does look like two species now that you say so.
Mark Ridgway
Hi Jared. The red bits might belong to the foliose lichen on the left? You could check cladonia. The antlers one on the right might be usnea.

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