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Black woodscript lichen

Xylographa parallela

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

An interesting script lichen whose apothecia generally grow somewhat parallel to the wood grains of rotting wood (rarely on bark).

Habitat:

Spotted on driftwood at Point No Point County Park.

Reference Links:

CNALH - Xylographa parallela

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Comments (4)
Brian38
Thank you very much Neil. This one definitely took me awhile to ID.
Brian38
Thank you so much Lauren. Lichens have certainly become a deep passion for me. The first question I asked myself when I first started studying them is how could something so simple become so complicated. When fungi, algae, or cyanobacteria merge and evolve into a more complex organism of which there are about 20,000 species. I guess if there was only 20 species they wouldn't have the same appeal. I absolutely enjoy all your spotting as well. Your combination of knowledge/research and incredible photography is so inspiring!!
Neil Ross
Woodscript is pretty accurate. Great spotting, Brian.

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Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of the Puget Sound Eco-Region

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019

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