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Rock-shield Lichen

Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia

Photo by Machi
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44.2231, -69.0452

Field Notes

Description:

This had more densely-clustered apothecia than I've ever seen on a lichen. Possibly X. viriduloumbrina but leaning towards X. cumberlandia

Habitat:

Large boulder on the top of a mountain in Camden Hills State Park

Reference Links:

Xanthoparmelia - Wikipedia

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BioBlitz, Maine
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PublishedMay 21, 2017

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