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Flavoparmelia caperata Flavoparmelia caperata on a small lower branch of Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata). Common greenshield lichen,Flavoparmelia caperata,Geotagged,Populus grandidentata,Spring,United States,bigtooth aspen,green lichen,lichen Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Flavoparmelia caperata

Flavoparmelia caperata on a small lower branch of Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata).

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The Common Greenshield Lichen

"Flavoparmelia caperata" is a medium to large foliose lichen that has a very distinctive pale yellow green upper cortex when dry. The rounded lobes, measuring 3–8 mm wide, usually have patches of granular soredia arising from pustules.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Apr 15, 2019. Captured Apr 20, 2016 17:00 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/7.1
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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