A pair of Green-pea Mushroom Lichen, Lichenomphalia umbellifera, spectacularly tower over their stump-mates comprised mainly of at least 2 other species of lichen as well as a decent smattering of moss.
Check out that stunning pair of Green-pea Mushroom Lichen spectacularly towering above the stump they and their other lichen and moss buddies call home. #Lichen #Moss
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This stump had so much going on. Predominantly the trumpet lichen but I spot at least 1 more lichen species and 2 distinct moss species that I see quite often but don't have an ID.
Old stumps contain multitudes!
This shot is predominantly focused on the Trumpet Lichen, Cladonia fimbriata.
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Fishbone Beard lichen, Usnea filipendula, a lichen that's the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus & algae Ochrolechia pallescens, the disk with light green exterior and a tan circular cap lichen holding tight to the bark. Freckled Tube Lichen, Hypogymnia krogiae, massive fruiting body structures, Apothecia, are associated with the leafy speckled lichen seen elsewhere along the twig.
#HotStick or maybe #HotTwig is more apt.
I spy at least 3 species of #Lichen including the massive fruiting bodies or #Apothecia of the leafy lichen, that looks like a Freckled Tube Lichen, Hypogymnia krogiae. #LikenLichen
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Tree lungwort, Lobaria pulmonaria. #Lichen
A lichen that's the amalgamation of a cyanobacteria, fungus & green algae species.
Found at Kopachuck State Park Washington State #FungiFriends #FungiFriday #LikenLichen
Hanging out with some moss mates on a tree slowly being claimed by the Salish Sea.
2 different species of bonnet fungi grow on the mossy bark of this living conifer tree. The orange capped one in the foreground obviously stood out and attracted me to this scene. The white capped fungi in various states of decay in the background made for an interesting scene.
A pair of bonnet fungi sprout from the bark of this Douglas fir tree. They're surrounded by a couple species of lichen and moss.
This was one of my favorites and a scene I really regretted not bringing my DSLR to capture. The guttation on the moss sporophytes was really interesting even if not all of them were in focus. Even with supplemental lighting my depth of field slice was too narrow to get everything. I tried shifting a little bit so the bulk of them were in the same focus plane but they were still too spread out and the lighting on the drops was far less pleasing.
A lonesome bonnet fungi sprouting from a red alder trunk.
A selection of some of the bonnet #Fungi found this weekend. #FungiFriends #Moss #MossMates #Lichen #LikenLichen
I've generally found them as large clusters on a single branch with a significantly less frequency as other lichen in my area. Mostly I've found them at the 1,000 acre woods in Gig Harbor WA.
A little closer on the same patch
A dirty hand here helps to provide some reference for scale.
This species of lichen is one of my favorites to find.
I believe it is an Ancient Coral Lichen, Sphaerophorus venerabilis. 🌱
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I love the variety of decomposition states that standing trees offer. The sapwood on this one had mostly already mostly separated and peeled away, revealing the heartwood and the branch growth nodules.
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This group of green-pea mushroom lichen, Lichenomphalia umbellifera, was first observed on Thursday. It was partly cloudy at this time and no supplemental light was used. I thought the kink in the lichen up front was interesting and took note.
I returned late Saturday to check on the group of lichen and found they had changed dramatically in 2 days. The supplemental lighting helped to change the scene too, but our Saturday temps of 70f/21C with ample sun definitely played their part too.
What a difference 2 days and different lighting can make.
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I believe this is a Cladonia asahinae. Commonly referred to as the pixie cup lichen or Asahina's cup lichen. Seen here holding a single droplet in its tiny little green cup.
Moody portrait of an adorable Asahina's cup lichen.
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This has to be my favorite Lichenomphalia umbellifera yet! I am still baffled that these are actually lichen and not just fungi. Look at those curls! The lichen in the 3rd picture can be seen here albeit very blurry to the right of this lichen's cap.
The same lichen as seen in image 1 but with its entire stem visible. There are 3 additional very blurry lichens in the background here. The lichen just right of the cap of this one is image 3. Image 4 can barely be made out in the top left here. The 4th lichen is also to the right of the cap, just above where the moss meets the root.
A smaller and I assume less mature lichen growing on the same bed of moss as the lichen in the 1st 2 pictures. The singular lichen in image 4 can be seen here in the back left close to the tree trunk.
The final lichen and I believe the only photo with only 1 lichen in it. I did find another 10 about 5 feet to the right but I believe they are obscured by the Salal bushes there. These are so much fun to find!!
This 1st one has to be my favorite Lichenomphalia umbellifera so far!
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I found a whole forest of Green-pea Mushroom Lichen growing on this stump!
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I believe this is the Freckled Tube licken species, Hypogymnia krogiae. I only just recently became aware of how freaking amazing lichen are. Some lichen form not only the usual leafy looking structures but also fruiting body structures that produce spores and are called Apothecium, singular, Apothecia plural.
A closeup of the same 2 emerging Freckled Tube lichen's Apothecia as seen in image 1.
I need to take more closeups of lichen!
Look at those strange looking apothecia!
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This tiny guy was found on the same tree as the oyster mushrooms we found today. I couldn't make out that spider silk with a naked eye in person. So very tiny.
This fungi was hanging out all by its lonesome on the decaying side of this otherwise thriving cedar.
This tree was stock full of turkey tail fungi. On various states of being, from fairly freshly emerged, with stark white undersides, seen on the right side and older just beginning to rot ones seen on the left.
I always love finding these tufts of lichen, I believe this one is a Hypogymnia inactiva, common name Mottled Tube Lichen. It reminds me of Tribbles from Star Trek, but cooler because they're real and they're formed by a symbiotic relationship relationship between 2 distinct species, 1 fungi and another species, either alga or cyanobacteria, and that's still mind-blowing, or should be. 2 different species decided to give it a go and this is what we get. Gorgeous!
A couple of observations from our rainy excursion into the forest today. 🌱
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This salmonberry flower will hopefully one-day soon be a tasty treat.
A couple of fungi hanging out on the side of the trail were witnessed heckling passersby today. They really just wanted someone to notice them, so I gave them a few minutes of my time.
A very old decayed Red Belted Conk, that looks to have survived at least 4 growth cycles was rotting away here after apparently fallen from an adjacent dead standing tree.
This lichen in the genus Peltigera was going to spore on the trail today.
A couple of observations from today's walk in the forest. 🌱📷🍄
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This old guy has seen some things. An old Fomitopsis pinicola or Western Red Belted Conk is seen growing on this decaying log. It most certainly started growing when the log was at a different orientation as they are pretty particular about their orientation. I'm assuming the log was propped up to the right and turned like 90 degrees away when this guy was growing many years ago. I believe each one of those bands seen here are a year or season worth of growth. At least 6 periods of growth from my count. I'd love to find out how long it takes to get to this stage.
Having never found a single one of these special guys in my life and then to find them at 2 parks! It really made my day. So adorable, I hope I never stop finding them now!
Is it just me or does this fern look like it's rearing for a fight, with the 2 lower immature fronds acting as it's arms held up guarding and the center frond being the head ducking and super oddly shaped. Poor fighter might need to get that checked out. I've heard of cauliflower ear but this is on a whole other level.
The super mature red belted conk from picture 1 is seen here in the lower left corner of the image. Winston stands guard in the top right while his silly papa, who insists on stopping nearly minute to take pictures of every freaking mushroom we pass scopes out the aforementioned red belted conk, or Fomitopsis pinicola, which you must pronounce using a Nordic accent. Better yet, Fargo Minnesotan.
A few more observations from this evening's bonus walk.
📸1&4: This old Mushroom with a bonus Winston!
📸#2: It's my lucky day! I should play the lotto...another Lichenomphalia umbellifera!
📸#3: Feisty fern putting 'em up.
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I love the successional trumpet lichen.
A Juniper Haircap moss, Polytrichum juniperinum. Fun fact, found on every continent including Antarctica. This one may look likely but they had plenty of family nearby. A field of moss, so to speak.
More trumpet lichen with growths starting on the rim of their trumpets.
Pacific Banana slug all scrunched up and napping in the duff. I left them be, get your nap on little buddy.
Bonus evening stroll today resulted in some shots of mainly lichen, moss and a snoozing Pacific Banana Slug.
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Now that I know those caps are the fruiting bodies and not just funny fun little structures I've gained a much deeper appreciation for lichen.
These bracken ferns were seen all over the place on today's walk. So hairy!
2 red belted Conks supplementally lit with a UV flashlight.
A closeup of the same Western Red Belted Conk as seen in image 3. Also supplementally underlit with a UV flashlight. I love the way these show up under UV. They look so alien!
The final mix of plants, lichen and fungi from today's hike in the woods.
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The first one of the day that finally broke "the seal" was this little fella growing on a chunk of wood next to a rotting stump. It was a beautifully sunny day which made for some great light.
About a quarter mile down the trail I found this specimen growing at the base of a living conifer and after taking a few pictures I realized it wasn't alone.
Another of the cute Lichenomphalia umbellifera hanging out with its moss mates on this living conifer tree.
There are 4 Lichenomphalia umbellifera growing on the base of this old living conifer tree. Can you spot them, and a bonus bonnet mushroom? There's a key down below to check your answers. 😊
After watching @amyb8888.bsky.social post picture, after picture, after beautiful picture of the very special basidiolichen Lichenomphalia umbellifera, I finally found my own in the wild today, and then some! Thanks Amy! 😊
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A grouping of lichen stand tall on this beautifully rotted stump.
It's not often I find slime mold growing on living tissue so seeing these tiny ones growing on this salal leaf was surprising to find. Note the kitchen in the background to the left.
A cluster of moss and lichen growing together on this old cedar stump. It looks like there might be a little seed start just below this clump. Maybe a new nurse bush someday?
A lineup of trumpet cup lichen growing on this rotted stump.
A couple of lichen, moss and slime mold observations from yesterday.
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Found on the bark of a conifer tree with a wound I initially assumed these were fungi but am now convinced they are lichen. Pink-eyed Shingle Lichen, Vahliella saubinetii, is a likely species but based on what I found online it's mostly typical in Europe with only a handful of sightings in the PNW. But due to their diminutive size I could see how they might be overlooked. I do think these look slightly more orange than the pictures of that specific species but they could just be faded too.
Another image of the same tree with the orangy lichen cups.
This last image is still of the same tree but with some moss, pine needles and other specks of different species of lichen to aid in size comparison.
I think these are Pink-eyed Shingle Lichen, Vahliella saubinetii, or are at least related. So Tiny!
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Aged sap dripping from a wound in a conifer tree has apparently begun to flow again as the hardened exterior has cracked and a new droplet has begun to form. A pine needle sticks to the side giving scale. Strands of spider silk have used the amber as support for their web building.
Lecanora caesiorubella lichen, sometimes referred to as a Frosted Rim lichen, seen growing on the bark of a living alder tree.
A couple of loose ends from today's hike.
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Favorite hashtag of the day:
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This lichen from the genus Hypogymnia had sooo many fruiting bodies popping off. The leaf-like structure of these always reminds me of frog feet. A smattering of fishbone beard lichen is also present.
Some what I believe to be Peltigera membranacea seen growing among the moss along the trail today. The black leaf-like structures are tipped with orange fingers that stick up in the air and are the fruiting bodies of the lichen.
The size of these fruiting bodies compared to the leaf-like structure was all out of proportion.
Another tubular lichen cluster found on our walk today. They're mesmerizing to look at in person.
A mix-up of some of the other various lichens seen on today's walk.
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There are at least 3 varieties of lichen represented here. The lichen in the top center, with the fruiting body structures, known as apothecia, are from the genus Hypogymnia. The lichen with the strands seen at bottom left is Usnea filipendula, or the fish one beard lichen. I believe the leafy looking lichen on the top left portion of the stick is some ragbag lichen.
More fruiting body structures seen here from the lichen in the Hypogymnia genus. Several tufts of fishbone beard lichen can also be seen on the stem along with a dark patch of moss. It's a busy picture with lots of variety.
A closeup of some of the fruiting body structures of this lichen in the genus Hypogymnia.
Same stick but different lichen with a different type of fruiting body structure. The orangy brown caps are the fleshy tops for this lichen's Apothecia.
So many varieties of lichen to scope out on just this one fallen tree limb. Including lots of fruiting bodies.
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In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 6/6
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In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 5/6
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#MossMates
#SeaOfGreen
#Nature #Macro
In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 4/6
#LikenLichen
#FungiFriends
#MossMates
#SeaOfGreen
#Nature #Macro
In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 3/6
#LikenLichen
#FungiFriends
#MossMates
#SeaOfGreen
#Nature #Macro
In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 2/6
#LikenLichen
#FungiFriends
#MossMates
#SeaOfGreen
#Nature #Macro
In honor of St Patrick's Day I'm posting 6 videos of pans of lichen and moss seen on our morning walk.
Video 1/6
#LikenLichen
#FungiFriends
#MossMates
#SeaOfGreen
#Nature #Macro
