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Fairy barf lichen

Icmodophila ericetorum

Description:

Affectionately called, "fairy barf" this crustose lichen is visable as a smooth, light green coating is generally found on logs and moss.

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2 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 10 years ago

"Unfortunately, the fairies are seldom seen, becasue they are embarrassed by their sensitive stomachs." (taken from:101 Common Mosses, Liverworts & Lichens)

suzmonk
suzmonk 10 years ago

Fairy barf ... aw, that's cute.

Vermont, USA

Spotted on Oct 1, 2013
Submitted on Oct 1, 2013

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