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Also called:
Shore Lichen
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lichen
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yellow scales
yellow scales Yellow scales (Xanthoria parietina) on the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris).

yellow scales

lichen
Also known as: Xanthoria parietina, shore lichen
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yellow scales, (Xanthoria parietina), lichen species characterized by lobed margins and a wrinkled centre. It is usually found where the air is filled with mineral salts, especially near the sea and on rocks and walls. It was once considered a valuable medication for jaundice because of its yellow or orange colour.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.