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Lecanora lichen on hackberry(?) tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020



A vibrant and thriving Lecanora lichen can be found growing on the hackberry tree at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas. The photograph was captured on November 24, 2020, showcasing the intricate details of this fascinating organism. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a small, flat, yellowish-green lichen covering the bark of what appears to be a hackberry tree. The lichen's circular spots are randomly distributed across the surface, with some areas appearing more densely populated than others.

**Key Features:**

* **Lichen:** Small, flat, yellowish-green
* **Distribution:** Randomly distributed across the surface
* **Density:** Varied across different areas of the bark

**Tree Identification:**

The tree is likely a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) based on the description in the image caption. Hackberries are deciduous trees native to eastern North America and known for their distinctive, smooth grayish-brown bark.

**Location:**

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Washington, Texas

**Date:** November 24, 2020. – AI vision

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