Leather lichen is a lichen that thrives on rocks in moist environments. It's known for its tough, leather-like texture, and often forms a close bond with the surfaces it grows on. This lichen has a distinct appearance, typically showing various shades of brown or greenish-gray. It plays an important role in its ecosystem, contributing to the natural process of breaking down rocks into soil.
Odor:
Faint, not particularly characteristic
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General Info About Leather lichen
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Attributes of Leather lichen
Cap
5 cm wide; foliose, umbilicate, monophyllus or much divided in some forms; reddish brown or gray-brown, gray pruinose; underside smooth to warty, not veined
Odor
Faint, not particularly characteristic
Body Color
Brown
Black
Bronze
Gray
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
