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Script Lichen- Graphis scripta I can never resist taking photos of this species! <br />
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A crustose lichen whose elongated fruiting bodies resemble scribbles or writing on the bark of trees.<br />
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Habitat: Hardwood tree Geotagged,Graphis scripta,Spring,United States,graphis,lichen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Script Lichen- Graphis scripta

I can never resist taking photos of this species!

A crustose lichen whose elongated fruiting bodies resemble scribbles or writing on the bark of trees.

Habitat: Hardwood tree

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  1. Don't resist, it's a fantastic species! Posted 6 years ago

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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 Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 6, 2019. Captured May 18, 2019 09:15 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm