Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen is a lichen that thrives in damp environments, often found on mossy rocks and tree bases in cooler regions. Its growth resembles small, leaf-like structures forming a patchy coverage. Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen's unique ability to live symbiotically with algae allows it to survive in challenging habitats, making it an interesting species for studying ecological relationships and adaptations.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen
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Attributes of Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Cap
3 - 6 cm across; scaly-crustose; blue-grey
Spore Print Color
Colorless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Blue
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Species Status
Widespread in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen
Relatively damp locations on moss or soil
Scientific Classification of Brown-gray moss-shingle lichen