John Dirks Jr Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Is this lichen flowers? It's growing on a mailbox. Click to Enlarge 91.3 KB Click to Enlarge 81.04 KB
Bill Kibbel Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 It's called "British Soldier" lichen. It's also been nicknamed "Matchstick Moss".
John Dirks Jr Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Posted March 23, 2010 It's called "British Soldier" lichen. It's also been nicknamed "Matchstick Moss". Interesting. I revisit this in my daily travels. It's been there for years and through all kinds of weather. Pretty hardy stuff.
Bill Kibbel Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 It's been there for years and through all kinds of weather. Pretty hardy stuff. Unless there's moderate pollution. That stuff is a good indicator of air quality.
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