TrekNature British Soldier Lichen

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TrekNature British Soldier Lichen
Photo by Felipe Mateo and Cristina

Fruticose Lichens
Fruticose lichens are the most highly developed lichens. Their branches are much closer in form to "true" branches although, unlike most plants, the lichen branch has no specialized vascular system for transporting fluids.

The British Soldier Lichen (Cladonia macilenta), in this photo, is one of the showiest fruiting lichens: even though the mushrooms are quite tiny, their bright color and distinctive form makes them stand out in their forest habitat.

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