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Rock firedot lichen

Caloplaca saxicola

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Caloplaca saxicola is a small bright orange crustose lichen that grows on rock.

Habitat:

Spotted on exposed basalt along the Columbia river.

Reference Links:

Caloplaca saxicola - Wikipedia, CNALH - Caloplaca saxicola

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