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Ball-headed Coral Lichen

Sphaerophorus globosus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A fruticose lichen characterized by the coral like resemblance.

Habitat:

Spotted on a limb in a coniferous forest.

Reference Links:

CNALH - Sphaerophorus globosus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Machi
I had some photos I posted of Sphaerophorus tuckermanii in my lichen group and they said they were able to ID them based on the fine branching in my photos: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/723483859 I think the main stalk is much thicker than the smaller branches in tuckermanii, but it's worth a double check as I'm not an expert, just passing along what I learned.
Brian38
Thanks Machi. I remember struggling on which of the two to go with. I have posted Sphaerophorus globosus before and of course its here in the PNW. So I will change it.
Machi
Beautiful photos. Have you looked into Sphaerophorus globosus? I thought Sphaerophorus tuckermanii was more heavily branching.
Brian38
Thank you Roy and armadeus.4. Sorry for my late response.
Liana
Definitely looks like it should be underwater...coral-mimicking lichen. Great spotting Brian. Thank you for sharing :)
Roy Arun
It looks so beautiful....wonderful sir...thanks..

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PublishedApril 6, 2019

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