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  • Scientific names
    • Parmelia sulcata
  • English
    • Shield Lichen
    • Hammered Shield Lichen

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cdcase29

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May 6, 2013

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claire_delbecq7

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Jun 3, 2013

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alaaky

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Shield Lichen Parmelia sulcata

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benmhogan

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aj732

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Jun 2, 2013

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aj732

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Jun 2, 2013

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guramguram1

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Jun 10, 2013 11:49 AM MDT

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Shield Lichen Parmelia sulcata

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herzomeg

Date

Jun 4, 2013

Description

This is a foliose lichen that can be found on tree branches and the bark of Grand Fir trees. It's edges curl up and it has an off-white, pale-green, almost egg shell and sickly color. Up close, it looks to be from a horror movie, eating and consuming everything it touches.

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benmhogan

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Jun 9, 2013 06:55 PM PDT

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zachely

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Apr 15, 2013

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This is a form of foliose lichen.

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stimpe

Date

Jun 1, 2013

Description

There is both foliose and fruiticose lichen in this picture. I'm currently curious about what specie the foliose lichen is.

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Shield Lichen Parmelia sulcata

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shannoncloud

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Description from Wikipedia

Net-marked parmelia (Parmelia sulcata), or Shield lichen, is a lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is very tolerant of pollution and is widespread making it one of the more common lichens.

No range data available.