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Smooth Rock Tripe - Umbilicaria mammulata Large foliose lichen that was green on top and black underneath. It&#039;s one of the largest lichens in the world. The thallus can be up to 15cm in diameter. The largest in this spotting was approximately 4-5 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted growing on a rock in a deciduous forest.<br /> Geotagged,Smooth Rock Tripe,Spring,Umbilicaria mammulata,United States,lichen Click/tap to enlarge

Smooth Rock Tripe - Umbilicaria mammulata

Large foliose lichen that was green on top and black underneath. It's one of the largest lichens in the world. The thallus can be up to 15cm in diameter. The largest in this spotting was approximately 4-5 cm.

Spotted growing on a rock in a deciduous forest.

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The Smooth Rock Tripe

''Umbilicaria mammulata'', or Smooth Rock Tripe, is a foliose lichen found on boulders and rock walls.

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Similar species: Umbilicariales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 13, 2018. Captured Jun 7, 2018 14:01 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm