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Parmotrema reticulatum - Ruffle Lichen Pale green lichen with black cilia around its edges and small, (very) fine cracks. Powdery, pale brown to orange soredia are present. Lower surface is dark gray to black. K+ on upper surface (yellow-green).<br />
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Habitat:<br />
On a fallen hardwood branch in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
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Habitat:<br />
On a fallen hardwood branch in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US. Ascomycota,Geotagged,Lecanoromycetes,Parmeliaceae,Parmotrema reticulatum,United States,Winter,lecanorales,lecanorineae,lecanoromycetidae,leotiomyceta,lichen,lichens,osleum clade,pezizomycotina,ruffle lichen,saccharomyceta" /></a></figure> Ascomycota,Geotagged,Lecanoromycetes,Parmeliaceae,Parmotrema reticulatum,United States,Winter,lecanorales,lecanorineae,lecanoromycetidae,leotiomyceta,lichen,lichens,osleum clade,pezizomycotina,ruffle lichen,saccharomyceta Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Parmotrema reticulatum - Ruffle Lichen

Pale green lichen with black cilia around its edges and small, (very) fine cracks. Powdery, pale brown to orange soredia are present. Lower surface is dark gray to black. K+ on upper surface (yellow-green).

Habitat:
On a fallen hardwood branch in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US.

Parmotrema reticulatum - Ruffle Lichen Pale green lichen with black cilia around its edges and small, (very) fine cracks. Powdery, pale brown to orange soredia are present. Lower surface is dark gray to black. K+ on upper surface (yellow-green).<br />
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Habitat:<br />
On a fallen hardwood branch in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US. Ascomycota,Geotagged,Lecanoromycetes,Parmeliaceae,Parmotrema reticulatum,United States,Winter,lecanorales,lecanorineae,lecanoromycetidae,leotiomyceta,lichen,lichens,osleum clade,pezizomycotina,ruffle lichen,saccharomyceta

    comments (2)

  1. What a spectacular lichen. Posted 7 years ago
    1. Thank you, Mark! I thought it was so beautiful! Posted 7 years ago

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Parmotrema reticulatum is a Ruffle lichen in the Parmeliaceae family.

Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 2, 2018. Captured Dec 28, 2017 16:40 in 221 Hopewell Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm