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Netted Shield Lichen - Parmelia sulcata

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Netted Shield Lichen Netted Shield Lichen - Parmelia sulcata dylan Keynsham Memorial Park 22 Sep 2022, 4:56 p.m. 6 Jul 2022, 10:17 a.m.
Netted Shield Lichen Netted Shield Lichen - Parmelia sulcata dylan North Somerset 28 Dec 2023, 1:20 a.m. 26 Dec 2023, 2:19 p.m.
Netted Shield Lichen Netted Shield Lichen - Parmelia sulcata dylan Walton Common 29 Jan 2024, 1:26 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 3:06 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: On trees and rock in places such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, woodland etc. Other names include: Hammered Shield Lichen, Cracked-shield Lichen, Powdered Crottle, Furrowed Shield Lichen, Powdered Shield, Waxpaper Lichen.

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