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Elegant sunburst lichen
Xanthoria elegans
46.7921, -119.446
Field Notes
Description:
Bright reddish orange lichen. This lichen is generally considered foliose, but it can exhibit a crustose appearance as well. Xanthoria elegans has a wide distribution and is capable of surviving in extreme environments.
Habitat:
Spotted on a very old piece of concrete. Exposed to the sun on top of Saddle Mountain. Shrub-steppe, no trees. This lichen typically grows on rocks, but it also can grow on man-made surfaces like concrete.
Reference Links:
Xanthoria elegans - Wikipedia
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
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