The Devils Matchstick lichen.

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Another strange lichen, this one grows on rock. The Devils Matchstick Lichen.

    Pilophorus acicularis, Devil's matchstick (4).JPG

    See a mass of it.

    Pilophorus acicularis, Devil's matchstick (6).JPG
     
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    Gail-Steman Young Pine

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    Lovely unusual shots Kildale...as I've never seen anything like this before :like:
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks almost as though it should be under the sea. What a lovely lichen and one I haven't seen before.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Kildale, you capture in photos this incredible planet with such skill. Wonderful!
     
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