a.k.a. Rockshield Lichen
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
Family: Parmeliaceae

Is it just me or is this one cool lichen?! It only grows on rocks… crazy. So far, I’ve always seen at least one brown, larger center sort of lobe that is open and not curled over.

This picture was taken in early April. I’ve got to try again, I’m not impressed with this photo. I’m anxious to see it in the middle of summer. I’ll keep you posted. 😉

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