Rounded green lobes of tree stipplescale lichen (Placidium arboreum) on a large winged elm near a creek, on mossy side opposite to the creek near Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, March 1, 2019

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The image showcases a close-up view of tree stipplescale lichen (Placidium arboreum) growing on a large winged elm near a creek in Sam Houston National Forest.

**Key Features:**

* **Color and Shape:** The rounded green lobes are the main feature, with their smooth appearance standing out against the surrounding mossy terrain.
* **Size and Distribution:** The lobes vary in size, but most appear to be roughly 1-2 cm across. They seem to cover a significant portion of the tree's surface on this side.
* **Background and Surroundings:**
   + **Tree Type:** A large winged elm is visible in the background, with its branches stretching out towards the camera.
   + **Creek Proximity:** The creek is located opposite to where the lichen is growing, which may suggest that the tree has been influenced by the water's proximity or has adapted to this microclimate.
   + **Mossy Terrain:** The ground beneath the tree appears covered in moss, adding to the lush greenery of the scene.

**Overall Impression:**

The image presents a serene and naturalistic scene, highlighting the unique characteristics of the tree stipplescale lichen as it thrives on its host tree. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El musgo y el lichen cubren la corteza de un olmo en Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, cerca del sendero de excursión Lone Star. El 1 de marzo de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista detallada del lichen Placidium arboreum que crece en el tronco de un olmo cerca del río en Sam Houston National Forest. *Características principales:*
* **Color y forma:** Las lóbulos verdes redondeados son la característica principal, con su aspecto liso que se destaca contra el terreno musgoso circundante. * **Tamaño y distribución:** Los tamaños de los lóbulos varían, pero parecen ser aproximadamente de 1-2 cm de ancho. La mayoría de ellos cubren una porción significativa de la superficie del árbol en este lado. * **Antecedentes y alrededores:** + **Tipo de árbol:** En segundo plano, se puede ver un olmo con grandes hojas, con sus ramas extendiéndose hacia la cámara. + **Cercanía al río:** El río está ubicado en el lado opuesto del lugar donde crece el lichen, lo que sugiere que el árbol ha sido influenciado por la proximidad del agua o se ha adaptado a este microclima. + **Terreno musgoso:** Se observa manto de musgo en el terreno debajo del árbol, que contribuye al verdor intenso de la escena. **Impresión general:** La imagen presenta una vista serena y naturalista que resalta las características únicas del lichen Placidium arboreum mientras crece en el árbol anfitrión. – Spanish translation

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