Whitewash lichen is most commonly found growing on trees, especially hardwoods that are in well-lit areas. Its color usually begins a bright green-white that turns to a dull brown-grey. When fresh, it spreads out smoothly over trees as though coating them in white paint.
Odor:
Mild, non-distinctive, generally unnoticed
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Attributes of Whitewash lichen
Spore Print Color
White to greenish
Odor
Mild, non-distinctive, generally unnoticed
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The whitewash lichen can be found in woods, wooded areas, well-lit forest paths, and various other woodland settings. It grows on the bark of trees, particularly oaks. It is primarily associated with deciduous trees, and it rarely grows on conifers.