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Common Greenshield Lichen

Flavoparmelia caperata

Description:

A round, very pale green lichen, approximately 3.5" in diameter found growing on Pennsylvanian-aged sandstone in the Shawnee National Forest, southern Illinois.

Habitat:

Generally found on the bark of trees, but sometimes found growing on rocks.

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BethAngermeier
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BethAngermeier

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Oct 6, 2013
Submitted on Oct 13, 2013

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