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Crinkled Snow Lichen

Flavocetraria nivalis

Description:

Similar to Reindeer Lichen but with large broader branches.

Habitat:

Canadian Shield Rock cover with lichen.

Notes:

Prospector Trail, Fred Henne Territorial Park.

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2 Comments

Greg Shchepanek
Greg Shchepanek 4 years ago

Thank you Brian, it certainly stood out amongst all the Reindeer Lichen.

Brian38
Brian38 4 years ago

Cool spotting Greg! I've read about this lichen, but have never seen it. First time spotting on PN.

Greg Shchepanek
Spotted by
Greg Shchepanek

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

Spotted on Sep 2, 2019
Submitted on Sep 8, 2019

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