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Graphis scripta (Script Lichen) Graphis scripta (Script Lichen) on the bark of black ash. Geotagged,Graphis scripta,Minnesota,Spring,United States,black ash,script lichen Click/tap to enlarge

Graphis scripta (Script Lichen)

Graphis scripta (Script Lichen) on the bark of black ash.

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''Graphis scripta'' is a crustose lichen in the Graphidaceae family. It is commonly called script lichen, secret writing lichen, or similar names, because its growth pattern makes it looks like writing. ''Stigmidium microspilum'' and ''Arthonia graphidicola'' are associated lichenicolous fungi. It is variable with either curved or stellate apothecia. The margins are carbonaceous and raised, without furrows. Mature spores are without color, but become brown with age.

Similar species: Ostropales
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Feb 25, 2019. Captured Apr 23, 2016 12:58 in Skelton Township, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm