The thallus (vegetative tissue) of this fruticose (bush-like) lichen is densely branched, and forms tangled masses of stems which are prostrate or pendulous. The branches are smooth and somewhat knobbly or spiny, and a greenish-grey colour. The larger stems become articulated, dividing into inflated, sausage-like segments. The lichen is not blackish at the base and sometimes becomes detached, continuing to grow while draped over its support.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About String-of-sausages lichen
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Attributes of String-of-sausages lichen
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Scientific Classification of String-of-sausages lichen
