Silverskin lichen is a type of lichen that typically grows on rocks in moist and shaded habitats. Its appearance includes a distinctive silver-gray top surface, which contributes to its common name. It forms a symbiotic relationship with algae, and this partnership allows it to thrive in various environments, although it prefers calcareous substrates. Silverskin lichen contributes to the ecosystem as part of the biological weathering process of rocks.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Silverskin lichen
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Attributes of Silverskin lichen
Cap
Up to 1.5 cm in width; flask-shaped; grey or pale to dark brown, bight green when wet
Spore Print Color
Colourless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Species Status
Widespread with many populations in North America, rare in Denmark, endangered in Estonia.
