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Common Orange Lichen

Xanthoria parietina

Photo by KristaHerman
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Flaky orange fungus

Habitat:

Tree Bark

Notes:

Interesting, in the past it was used as a remedy for jaundice because of its yellow color.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KristaHerman
Thank you AchmmadMWY. Emily, you like fungi, admit it.

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PublishedFebruary 17, 2012

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