Lichen on a Tree.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:10 pm

Here is a shot of some lichen I found on a tree...I walk to work and spotted this Lichen and thought it was rather cool looking. They almost look like Tentacle suction cups. The small mustard colored one is rather nice also. No ID so far.

Field of view is 2"

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:37 pm

Looking at the apothecium, the cup or saucer-like fruiting bodies of the lichen, I would venture a guess as it being a Hoary Rosett but there are a couple of others that look similar also. The thallus of the lichen you have here is similar to the Hoary Rosett but then again, there are still a few others that have the same resemblence. Probably the best way to ID the lichen would or might be a spot test or chemical analysis. A good shot of them Doug.

Mike B in OKlahoma · Post by **Mike B in OKlahoma** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:49 pm

This looks like something growing on a coral reef! Amazing what is out there in the macro and micro world that most of us never see.

salden · Post by **salden** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:43 am

Nice capture. I have some lichen on the tree in my backyard, but nothing like this. Mine is rather boring in comparison.

Jackie · Post by **Jackie** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:52 am

The yellow one is a Candleflame - maybe candelaria concolor. It usually grows on the same tree with Star Rosette Physcia stellaris one of the leaf lichens. Lichens are a great indicator of good air quality. A facinating subject for macro photography. Really beautiful. Great photo.

Cheers,
Jackie

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:13 am

Hooray! Maybe we now have someone who is up to snuff on lichens. I have a hard time identifying the little buggers myself. Thanks Jackie.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:11 pm

Thanks to everyone for your comments and IDs

The candelaria concolor would make a good "under the microscope" subject

"WELCOME TO THE FORUM JACKIE"

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:37 pm

Yes, excuse me for my bad manners Jackie, Welcome to the Forums!

Often times I forget my upbringing, my apologies.

Thanks for the reminder Doug!

salden · Post by **salden** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:01 am

Ken Ramos wrote:Yes, excuse me for my bad manners Jackie, Welcome to the Forums! Often times I forget my upbringing, my apologies.

Thanks for the reminder Doug!

Actually Jackie, Ken just gets excited about Lichens

Welcome to the forums.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:10 am

Sue commented:

Actually Jackie, Ken just gets excited about Lichens

At my age...I'm lucky to get excited about anything.