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Rusavskia elegans, probably my favorite lichen. (i.imgur.com)
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Found growing on concrete but I also often find it on metal. Anyone have any idea why it was changed back to Xanthoria elegans in Macrolichens of the PNW?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow that orange is awesome!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks, probably why I love Teloschistes so much, amazing colour.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

It's like a comfy sweater or something haha