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Icmadophila ericetorum
First image is of Fairy Barf in a very damp area. The other two are in a dryer spot. "The only species found in North America, Icmadophila ericetorus, has a mint green crustose thallus that is dotted with bright pink apothecial disks, and is sometimes affectionately referred to as fairy puke"
Aka Peppermint Drop Lichen
Spotted on Jul 22, 2013
Submitted on Aug 7, 2013
2 Comments
Ha ha ha, yes me too but this is the common name the locals used so I went with it :)
Wow, I see how it gets its name! Interesting. I like the other common name better, Cindy! Haha.