
Xanthoria parietina is a foliose, or leafy, lichen. It has wide distribution, and many common names such as common orange lichen, yellow scale, maritime sunburst lichen and shore lichen. It can be found near the shore on rocks or walls (hence the epithet parietina meaning "on walls"), and also on inland rocks, walls, or tree bark.
Similar species: Teloschistales
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Uploaded Jun 8, 2020. Captured Sep 24, 2014 15:12 in 675 Truemans Rd, Fingal VIC 3939, Australia.