Tuft of striped ramalina lichen (Ramalina montagnei) growing on thorns of black locust in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, January 13, 2020

Album 2628: College Station, Texas, January 13, 2020

The image features a tuft of greenish-yellow striped ramalina lichen (Ramalina montagnei), growing on thorns of black locust trees within Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas. The photograph was captured on January 13th, 2020.

**Key Features:**

* **Lichen:** Striped Ramalina lichen (Ramalina montagnei) is a type of non-vascular plant that grows in clusters or tufts.
* **Color and Texture:** Characterized by its greenish-yellow hue with prominent stripes, the lichen has an irregular branching pattern and thin, flexible stems. Its thallus texture resembles parchment paper.
* **Habitat:** The lichen thrives on tree trunks, branches, rocks, walls, and buildings in humid environments.

**Visual Characteristics:**

* The image showcases a close-up view of the lichen tuft, highlighting its vibrant greenish-yellow coloration.
* Thin, branching stems are visible, with some displaying a more yellowish hue than others.
* Small white or translucent apothecia (fruiting bodies) are scattered throughout, adding to the lichen's textured appearance.

**Background:**

* The background of the image appears to be a dark, shadowy area, possibly the base of a tree trunk or wall.
* A few small green leaves and twigs can be seen in the lower left corner, providing context for the lichen's habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un manojo de líquen de ramalina rayado (Ramalina montagnei) creciendo en espinas de algarrobo en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 13 de enero de 2020. La imagen muestra un manojo de líquen de ramalina rayado (Ramalina montagnei), que crece en espinas de árboles de algarrobo dentro del Lick Creek Park en College Station, Texas. La fotografía se tomó el 13 de enero de 2020. **Características clave:** * **Líquen:** El líquen de ramalina rayado (Ramalina montagnei) es un tipo de planta no vascular que crece en racimos o manojos. * **Color y Textura:** Caracterizado por su tono verdoso amarillento con prominentes rayas, el líquen tiene un patrón de ramificación irregular y tallos delgados y flexibles. Su textura de tallo se asemeja al papel parchado. * **Hábitat:** El líquen crece en troncos de árboles, ramas, rocas, muros y edificios en entornos húmedos. **Características Visuales:** * La imagen muestra una vista detallada del manojo de líquenes, resaltando su vibrante coloración verdosa amarillenta. * Pueden observarse tallos finos y ramificados, algunos de ellos presentan un tono más amarillento que otros. * Pequeños apotecios (cuerpos fructíferos) translúcidos o blancos están dispersos por toda la imagen, agregando textura al líquen. **Antecedentes:** * El fondo de la imagen parece ser un área oscura y sombreada, posiblemente la base del tronco de un árbol o una pared. * En la esquina inferior izquierda se pueden ver algunas hojitas verdes y ramillas, que proporcionan contexto sobre el hábitat del líquen. – Spanish translation

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