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Cladonia_cristatella_2024-03-27 SW Michigan USA I found this sitting on the ground, on what appeared to be a little chip of bark. All posed and ready to go. British soldier lichen,Cladonia cristatella,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cladonia_cristatella_2024-03-27 SW Michigan USA

I found this sitting on the ground, on what appeared to be a little chip of bark. All posed and ready to go.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    So much to look at, lovely! Posted one year ago

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The British soldier lichen

"Cladonia cristatella", commonly known as the British soldier lichen, is a fruticose lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae. The species was first described scientifically by the American Botanist Edward Tuckerman in 1858.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Jon Reck
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By Jon Reck

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Uploaded Apr 8, 2024. Captured Mar 27, 2024 11:35 in JGWQ+V9 Rutland Charter Township, MI, USA.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/40s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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