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British Soldier Lichen

Cladonia cristatella

Description:

The stark contrast of the bright red at the tips of the branch-like appendages to the mossy gray-green of the support structure is reminiscent of the traditional uniforms of the soldiers of the British Army, the appellation "red coat" was a pejorative widely used in the colonies during the American Revolution.

Habitat:

Growing out of crack in split rail fence.

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RedTopRanger
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RedTopRanger

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jan 29, 2013
Submitted on Jan 29, 2013

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