Sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii ... Sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii) on a recently fallen oak on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking ... 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 26, 2020On a recent hike through the Sam Houston National Forest's Stubblefield section, I came across an oak tree that had recently fallen and was adorned with a unique and intriguing growth - sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii). This fascinating organism was seen on December 26, 2020, near Trailhead No. 6. The tree's trunk was covered in this peculiar, crimson-colored fungus, creating an otherworldly sight that captivated my attention. – generated by AI The provided image depicts a close-up view of lichen growing on an oak tree that has fallen to the ground. The main body of the image is occupied by the lichen, which is primarily greenish gray in color with numerous red spots scattered throughout. These red spots are likely caused by a type of fungus called a mycobiont. At the top left corner of the image, there appears to be another species of lichen growing on the oak tree. This lichen has a more silvery appearance and is also covered in small red spots. The bark of the fallen oak is visible at the bottom right corner of the image and adds texture to the overall scene. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the unique characteristics of the sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii) and its growth on an oak tree. – AI vision |
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