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Common Orange Lichen
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Taken at Maidens on 3rd September 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. |
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Species:
Algae :
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Xanthoria parietina.
Trebouxia.
Teloschistales.
Teloschistaceae.
Yellow Scale
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Foliose
Near the shore on rocks or walls and also on inland rocks, walls, or tree bark.
In the past it was used as a remedy for jaundice because of its yellow color.
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