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Unknown Lichen observation by Marnhull (#89)
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February 07, 2010 @ 15:00 | Posted on:
February 07, 2010 @ 14:30 (diff:
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Various - lichens, moss, and (bracket?)fungi. Two lichens are fruiting.
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By Mac Pitcher on
5/13/2010 10:30:55 AM
This is an interesting foliose lichen. What species of deciduous tree is it on? I'm guessing that it may be Lobaria quercizans, but would prefer to see a voucher sample before committing to this ID.
Mac
By Marnhull on
5/13/2010 3:21:14 PM
Thanks for all of the comments Mac. I'd have to recheck, but I believe the tree in this photo was either 'Abies balsamea' or 'Picea glauca.' I should be able to find the tree again and post that information for the record.
By Mac Pitcher on
5/13/2010 5:03:35 PM
Hi Marnhull,
If this is not on a deciduous tree, then it is not my first guess - Lobaria quercizans. It may be something a little more exotic, and not widespread in NL. I won't guess without knowing more. I have collected lichens in SW NF and have not seen similar. I would be interested in following up on this. Many thanks for your interest in lichens - it's not an everyday topic in NL.
Sincerely,
mac
By Marnhull on
5/13/2010 7:09:24 PM
Okay Mac. I should have the tree species posted within 24 hours, along with a photo of the same lichen scene 3+ months later. I'm 99.9% certain that the tree is 'Abies balsamea,' but my memory does play tricks with me.
By Marnhull on
5/14/2010 5:13:05 PM
Mac, the tree is definitely 'Abies balsamea.' I don't have an eye for lichens, but it seems to me that the same lichen is also growing on a nearby White/Paper birch - 'Betula papyrifera.' I'll post images in a new entry.
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