Sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii ... Sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii) with moss and other crustose lichens on a recently fallen oak on ... 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 26, 2020On a recently fallen oak tree in the Stubblefield section of the Lone Star hiking trail north of Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, various lichens and mosses can be seen growing on the trunk. One of these lichens, the sunken bloodspot lichen (Haematomma persoonii), is particularly noticeable due to its distinctive red spots on a yellowish-brown background. This image was captured on December 26, 2020. – generated by AI The image depicts a close-up view of a fallen oak tree covered with various lichens and mosses. The primary subject is **Haematomma persoonii**, commonly referred to as Sunken Bloodspot Lichen, which features reddish-brown spots on its pale green-gray surface. In addition to the lichen, there are other crustose lichens present on the tree. These lichens are characterized by their flat, crust-like growth habit and often display a range of colors, including shades of gray, brown, and green. The mosses in the image appear as small, delicate plants with feathery or hair-like structures. The image was captured in December 2020 at Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. – AI vision |
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