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Common orange lichen

Xanthoria parietina

A species of Orange lichen, Also known as Yellow scale

Common orange lichen was selected in 2006 by the United States Department of Energy as a model for genomic sequencing. Its widespread dispersal and bright yellow-orange color give the lichen its common name. It is primarily found growing on rocks, walls, and tree bark.

Odor
Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

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Attributes of Common orange lichen
Spore Print Color
Hyaline
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Green
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
You can find Common orange lichen by these plants:
Oaks, Willows
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

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Habitat of Common orange lichen
Hardwood forests in valleys
Scientific Classification of Common orange lichen
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