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Freckled Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
47.227, -121.057
Field Notes
Description:
Bright green lichen with black specs, becoming paler as it dries. I usually find it growing on moist hillsides in mountainous areas.
Habitat:
Spotted on a steep hillside that is not far from the Cle Elum river. Coniferous forest. 2000 ft. This widespread lichen grows in a variety of habitat types, including Arctic ecosystems. It grows in alpine climates in the southern parts of its distribution.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2018
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