2022-12-19

Cup Lichen

"Unlike plants, lichens have no roots. They instead absorb various essential nutrients and moisture from their surroundings, directly through their outer layer, called the cortex."

A macro photo of pale green and greenish brown lichen some of which are tubular funnels.

Along the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain, northeastern North Carolina stands out as a hotspot for lichen biodiversity.


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