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Cup lichen

Cladonia sp.

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A white lichen with black specs growing on rotting wood.

Habitat:

Found at the base of a stump in central Washington.

Reference Links:

Cladonia - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Cup Lichen

Cladonia sp.

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Machi
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Comments (1)
Brian38
Thanks again Machi! Normally Cup lichen is light green not white with black specs.

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Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of the Puget Sound Eco-Region

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