Apothecium of C. transcendens

A bright red “dot” on the side of an old Douglas Fir stump.

comments (10)

Christine Young

Lion

This is so fantastic! Super photo! Posted 6 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! The actual size of the apothecium is about 9mm across. On a dull day, a very bright red. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I had no idea that they were so large! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      Christine, that was one of the larger ones I have seen. Usually there are many smaller red “lumps” while this one has two large lumps of red. On this stump it seems that on the east side this lichen has larger apothecium while on the west side they are smaller and look like the “toy soldiers”. Posted 6 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

This is an amazing lichen, great find and capture!! Posted 6 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Stephen. Walking around our yard I am seeing quite a few of these. Quite a surprise! Posted 6 years ago