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reindeer lichen

Close-up of Parmelia sulcata lichen growing in irregular patches on rough, dark tree bark.

Cluster of British soldiers lichen (Cladonia cristatella) with pale green stalks topped by bright red caps growing on mossy wood.

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Topics

Lecanora tartarea ascolichen phycobiont mycobiont beard lichen oak moss Parmelia rock tripe dog lichen tree lungwort slime mold portobello mushroom truffle mushroom matsutake mushroom psilocybin mushroom porcini yeast king oyster mushroom mycosis

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Key People

Hooker, Sir William Jackson

Sir William Jackson Hooker

British botanist