Wreath lichens
Scientific name: Phaeophyscia
Wreath lichens
Scientific name: Phaeophyscia
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Description
Wreath lichens is a family of fungi that contains many species that are commonly known as shadow lichens. The source of this name is unclear, but it may refer to the white and black coloration of many species. You will most commonly spot these fungi growing with algae and bacteria as lichens on wood, rocks, and trees.
Species of Wreath lichens
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