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Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata) Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland). <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89120/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata-closeup_of_rhizines.html" title="Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/89120_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=O2lhfSgL%2BvsLw9GbPObS1FioHOk%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland). <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89119/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89121/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html Geotagged,Peltigera praetextata,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89121/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata-closeup_of_rhizines_beneath.html" title="Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines Beneath"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/89121_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zpi5WdeM5eoq0aIKDgQ6Zn1qcJ0%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines Beneath Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland). <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89119/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89120/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html Geotagged,Peltigera praetextata,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Peltigera praetextata,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)

Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland).

Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland). <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89119/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89121/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html Geotagged,Peltigera praetextata,United States,Winter

Scaly Pelt Lichen (Peltigera praetextata)-Closeup of Rhizines Beneath Lichen growing on a mossy rock outcrop at the edge of a forest trail (near a wetland). <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89119/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89120/scaly_pelt_lichen_peltigera_praetextata.html Geotagged,Peltigera praetextata,United States,Winter

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The Scaly Pelt Lichen

Peltigera praetextata, or the scaly dog pelt lichen, is a foliose lichen native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is defined by small belly-button-like growths called phyllidia on its edges and centre.

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Similar species: Peltigerales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 24, 2020. Captured Jan 12, 2020 12:10 in 101 S 3rd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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