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Fairy Barf

Icmadophila ericetorum

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Description:

First image is of Fairy Barf in a very damp area. The other two are in a dryer spot. "The only species found in North America, Icmadophila ericetorus, has a mint green crustose thallus that is dotted with bright pink apothecial disks, and is sometimes affectionately referred to as fairy puke"

Notes:

Aka Peppermint Drop Lichen

Reference Links:

Peppermin Drop Lichen - Icmadophila ericetorum - Overview, List of extinct and endangered species of Lithuania

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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Ha ha ha, yes me too but this is the common name the locals used so I went with it :)
mauna Kunzah
Wow, I see how it gets its name! Interesting. I like the other common name better, Cindy! Haha.

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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