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Bruise lichen
Scientific name: Toninia
Bruise lichen
Scientific name: Toninia
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Description
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You are nearly certain to have encountered fungi from the bruise lichen family since they are very widespread and can be found growing on trees, walls, rocks, and pavement. These fungi grow as lichens, which are actually combinations of fungi with algae or bacteria which live within the fungal structure. It is easiest to spot bruise lichen fungi in winter when many plants die off, revealing them.
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Species of Bruise lichen
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Scientific Classification
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