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Ball Lichen

Sphaerophorus venerabilis

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Green coral-looking lichen. It looks almost rubbery but the branches were actually firmer to the touch than I expected. I don't find this species often, but I found quite a few at this location

Habitat:

Found on spruce trees and spruce cones

Reference Links:

Sphaerophorus venerabilis - Overview, Ways of Enlichenment - Lichens of North America

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