A leafy Foliose Lichen on a Cedar tree by danapommet

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Oct 16, 2014

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Description

Wikipedia says: Lichen is a composite organism that emerges from algae, cyanobacteria or both living among filaments of a fungus in a mutually beneficial relationship. Lichens come in many colors, sizes, and forms. The properties are sometimes plant like, but lichens are not plants. Lichens don't have roots that absorb water and nutrients like in plants. Instead they produce their own food from sunlight, air, water, and minerals in their environment. They are not parasites on the plants they may grow on, but only use them as a substrate to grow on. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (27)

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MrsRatbag

8:24PM | Thu, 16 October 2014

We have lots of this one around here, and I think they are so pretty; wonderful capture of this ruffly organism!

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bebopdlx

9:36PM | Thu, 16 October 2014

Nice shot, to dry out here.

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Isabelle711

11:02PM | Thu, 16 October 2014

First thing I thought of when looking at this is the letter C for Cody. LOL!!!! We have alot of Lichens around here. :))) Most excellent in both capture and details my friend. :)))) Excellent info. given. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Nature is so very interesting to photograph. :)))) Start each day with a smile. :))))

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mtdana

11:54PM | Thu, 16 October 2014

Great info and image

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jmb007

12:12AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

interessant

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blinkings

12:40AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

I'm 'lichen' it! Sorry it had to be said.

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Faemike55

12:59AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

So that is the name for this type very cool and interesting thanks for sharing this with us

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durleybeachbum

1:10AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

One of my most favourite organisms!

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jayfar

1:31AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Can't help taking a lichen to this pic Dana, excellent close up.

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Jean_C

2:03AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

There are many kinds of lichens, and they grow well when their environment is not too polluted. Very nice and interesting capture, Dana!

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adrie

3:02AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Thank you Dana for the information. It's also a very beautiful capture my friend.

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Cyve

4:52AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Thank for these informations... Fantastic shot also!

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eekdog

7:42AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

I always call it lettuce on a tree. Really nice work with the lens, Dana.

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e-brink

7:54AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Excellent detail study!

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Leije

9:55AM | Fri, 17 October 2014

You well captured the esthetism of this lichen, Dana !

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ichtvan

12:34PM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Great capture of these lichens and very interesting informations !

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drifterlee

2:40PM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Very cool fungi shot!!!!

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jendellas

3:48PM | Fri, 17 October 2014

They always make such pretty patterns. xx

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flavia49

7:00PM | Fri, 17 October 2014

fabulous macro

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Erestorfan

7:44PM | Fri, 17 October 2014

Ah, I am thinking that this is a picture taken in New Hampshire! I MAY be wrong, but many of our trees in New Hampshire seem to have this lichen on them. This is a great shot and really shows the details well!!

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