Speckled shield lichen (Punctelia) on a tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, February 6 - 9, 2019

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The image shows a close-up view of a gray-green lichen growing on a tree trunk or branch. The lichen is identified as "Speckled shield lichen (Punctelia)" and was photographed in Sam Houston National Forest in Texas.

**Lichen Characteristics**

* **Color**: Gray-green
* **Texture**: Irregular, wavy shape with rounded edges

**Background**

* **Tree Trunk/ Branch**: The lichen is growing on a tree trunk or branch that is not visible due to the close-up nature of the photo.
* **Forest Floor**: The forest floor is dark and blurry in the background.

**Overall Impression**

The image presents a detailed view of the lichen's intricate structure and texture, highlighting its unique characteristics. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El líquen escudo moteado (Punctelia) en un árbol del Sendero de la Ruta Solitaria cerca del arroyo Pole en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Richards, Texas, 9 de febrero de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista de cerca de un líquen gris-verde que crece en el tronco o ramas de un árbol. El líquen se identifica como "Líquen escudo moteado (Punctelia)" y fue fotografiado en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston en Texas. **Características del líquen** * **Color**: Gris-verde * **Textura**: Forma irregular, ondulada con bordes redondeados **Antecedentes** * **Tronco/Rama del árbol**: El líquen está creciendo en el tronco o una rama de un árbol que no es visible debido a la naturaleza de cerca de la foto. * **Fondo del bosque**: El fondo del bosque es oscuro y borroso en el fondo. **Impresión general** La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la estructura e textura intrincada del líquen, destacando sus características únicas. – Spanish translation

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