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Script lichen

Graphis scripta

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Graphis scripta is a crustose lichen in the Graphidaceae family. It is commonly called script lichen, secret writing lichen, or similar names, because its growth pattern makes it looks like writing.[1][2] Stigmidium microspilum and Arthonia graphidicola are associated lichenicolous fungi.[2] It is variable with either curved or stellate apothecia. The margins are carbonaceous and raised, without furrows. Mature spores are without color, but become brown with age.-Wikipedia

Habitat:

Spotted at the base of a large cottonwood tree that is located in a wetland habitat.

Notes:

The area on the tree that this lichen covered is about 1.5 ft wide and 3.0 ft.tall.

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