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Fuscidea (Lichen)

Fuscidea genus

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Frequently encountered in exposed alpine sites, attached to basaltic rock.

Notes:

Brauseau Mountain alpine.

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Comments (3)
doreen.chambers.14
Oh I see. All the books pictures were not clear. That link was. Now I see. Thanks again.
doreen.chambers.14
Darn. I have been trying to figure out what this is for some time. I do like them whatever they are. I will look at the mission. thanks
arlanda
Sorry, I donot think it R. Geographicum. It should be green and black. Have a look here: http://www.irishlichens.ie/pages-lichen/l-112.html Hard to say which lichen is yours, you would need a bigger magnification. Have a look at our "lichens" mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8624860

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Nonflowering Plants & Mushrooms of the NorthEastern US
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PublishedOctober 16, 2013

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