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Hammered Shield Lichen

Parmelia sulcata

Photo by Brian38
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47.3101, -122.319

Field Notes

Description:

This is a silvery grey-green lichen with dish like lobes. The lobes have a network of sharp ridges and depressions giving the lichen a hammered appearance.

Habitat:

Spotted on a plum tree branch in my backyard.

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PublishedJuly 3, 2017

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