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Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria elegans
46.255, 6.0724
Field Notes
Description:
Dark orange lichen, at a glance appearing as crustose, but in fact foliose - the thallus appears formed of tightly packed small leaves.
Habitat:
Growing on the bark of chestnut trees, well exposed to raising sun, in our town park - well wooded; mainly deciduous trees, with some conifers, planted separately and mainly for educative (botanical) or decorative purposes...
Reference Links:
Xanthoria elegans - Wikipedia
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PublishedApril 4, 2018
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