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Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri

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Description:

Lichen attached to a palm trunk.

Habitat:

Palm trunk, semi tropical.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri Evernia prunastri (images of British lichens)


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7 Comments

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LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you drpalombella

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LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Arlanda for the ID and the very useful link. I wonder who knew that the oakmoss was useful.

drpalombella
drpalombella 11 years ago

I love lichens. Beautiful pics.

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arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

Evernia prunastri. It is very common. It is used as a fixative agent in cologne within the perfume industry

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LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Bernadette and Lauren.

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 11 years ago

Beautiful photos Luis! Lichens need to be seen up close to be admired!

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 11 years ago

Beautiful!

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Spotted on Dec 25, 2012
Submitted on Feb 4, 2013

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