Finding this specimen on a windfall conifer branch sparked lots of confusion for this recreational naturalist! My first major error…
This is a very common lichen found throughout the PNW. Hypogymnia as a genus are distinctive and readily recognizable. Figuring…
This is one of the rare lichens with an accepted common name. Usnea as a whole are often called beard…
This is the other yellow/chartreuse, vulpinic acid producing lichen I found near Catherine Creek. I had been positive that it…
I love lichens! I find their multiplicity of forms and colors to be quite beautiful. But if your idea of…