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memoriesofthepark · 2 months

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Splitgill fungus 》 Schizophyllum commune

Golden-eye lichen 》 Teloschistes chrysophthalmus

The dreaded move from hell is finally over and we've been settling in well at the new place. Its been a pleasure to explore the new park thats nearest to me now, and here are a couple of my discoveries! Some cute lil splitgills and a darling golden-eye. I will never not stop to appreciate these alien looking little guys, they're so strange and beautiful. 💛

Southeast Texas, 11 Feb. 2024 (splitgill), 15 Feb. 2024 (golden-eye)

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stopandlook · 5 months

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Scientific Name: Teloschistes exilis Common Name(s): Slender orange bush Family: Teloschistaceae Location: Collin County, Texas Season(s): Fall

#Teloschistes exilis #slender orange bush #Teloschistaceae #Collin County #Texas #fall #autumn #orange #lichen

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typhlonectes · 1 year

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Slender orange bush lichen, Teloschistes exilis , George Mitchell nature preserve, the Woodlands, Texas, Montgomery County, USA

photograph by Paxon Kale CC

#lichen #fungus #fungi #nature #texas #me #north america #science

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syngoniums · 1 year

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Some places to find lichen: angels (typical), resin garden ornaments (with special guest tillandsia), old cloth wiring(?)

#plantblr #texas natives #lichen #cemetery botany

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elizjjwold · 10 months

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by Elizabeth Johnson-Wold

#original photographers #photographers on tumblr #cemetery #graveyard #statue #angel #lichen #grave #galveston texas

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monstera-tea · 7 months

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symbiosis

some visible mending I did on an old flannel recently! this was fun but took me so long to convince myself to do, Im very happy with how its come out though. The lichens are oak moss, bloodstain lichen, a third thats very common in texas but i forgot the name of, and then some lovely little algae (i love algae in theory but hate it in eutrophication ;v;)

#lichen #art #traditional art #artists on tumblr #embroidery #visible mending #sustainable fashion #slow fashion #patch #biology art #fiber arts #moss #algae #symbiosis

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crudlynaturephotos · 1 year

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#moss #lichen #ball moss #tillandsia #fallen branches #austin #texas

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rebeccathenaturalist · 5 months

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How to Identify American Holly

Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series.

Name: American Holly (Ilex opaca)

Range and typical habitat(s): Typically southeastern United States, from eastern Texas to the Atlantic coast, southern Missouri, and central Florida to scattered portions of New England. iNaturalist observations also place it in portions of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Oklahoma, showing some expansion compared to the 2014 BONAP map, so its range may be expanding in response to climate change. In most of its range it is an understory tree growing in the shade of larger species. However, in Florida’s scrub habitat it grows as a shrub.

Photo by Derek Ramsay, GNU FDL 1.2

Distinguishing physical characteristics (size, colors, overall shapes, detail shapes): At first glance American holly looks quite similar to the European holly (Ilex aquifolium) so commonly used got holiday decorations (more about the differences between the two below.) It has medium to dark green oval-shaped leaves, sometimes with a yellowish tint, whose margins (edges) have concave curves between sharp points that are regularly spaced; large leaves may reach three inches long.

Photo by Famartin, CCA-SA-4.0-INTL

The American holly’s leaves have a leathery, stiff texture, and may appear waxy, and the underside is paler, often yellow in color. Each leaf has a central vein (midrib) that is depressed, appearing almost like a deep crease. Thinner veins branch off of both sides of the midrib. Some leaves may display smooth margins instead of the more typically spiky ones, especially when they are high enough to be out of the reach of browsing herbivores like deer.

The foliage stays green throughout the year rather than being shed in fall; a given leaf may stay on the tree for up to three years before being displaced by a new replacement leaf. The leaves grow in an alternate pattern along a twig, with each leaf growing a little further along the twig than the last. The tree’s branches and trunk are covered in pale gray bark that is relatively smooth, but may have horizontal and vertical striations, along with various nodes and bumps, and might also play host to white patches of microlichen colonies. Other lichens, as well as mosses, also may add color to the American holly’s bark.

Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, CCA-SA-4.0-INTL

An exceptional specimen of American holly can reach almost 100 feet tall when mature, though it grows slowly. Such large trees are generally a century or more old, and the oldest on record was just a few years shy of 150.

The flowers of American holly are small (1/2″ or less across) with green centers and four (sometimes six) white petals that are broad with a rounded end, and whose tips curve back toward the plant. They grow in clusters of several flowers sprouting from one spot. American holly is dioecious, meaning that there are female and male plants; the males tend to reach sexual maturity a few years earlier than the females, but they all are generally reproducing by the age of ten.

When fertilized by insects the female flowers then turn into the well-known red berries. Technically these are drupes rather than true berries, with four seeds apiece, and while they start out green they ripen to a bright red. The berries are popular with birds like cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum), but are toxic to humans and our pets.

Photo by Douglas Goldman, CCA-SA-4.0

Other organisms it could be confused with and how to tell the difference: Due to their similarity, American holly and European holly may easily be confused at first glance, and both prefer the understory of a forest. However, the European species does not grow as large. The leaves of European holly are darker and have a glossier appearance; the edges may also be more warped where those of American holly lie comparatively flat. Moreover, European holly grows more commonly along the west coast of North America, and is more sparse throughout American holly’s native range, especially outside of cultivated spaces.

European holly (Ilex aquifolium)

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is another species native to the southeastern North America, particularly the Gulf Coast states and the southern third of the Atlantic coast. It is a much smaller shrub that rarely exceeds thirty feet tall, and its leaves are round with serrated or scalloped edges rather than the pointed margins of American holly. The petals of the flowers may not curve as much as on American holly.

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria)

Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) also grows in the extreme southeastern United States, from Louisiana to the southern tip of North Carolina, and primarily along the coastline except in Florida where it can be found across much of the peninsula. Its leaves are longer and more slender than those of American holly, and the margins are almost entirely smooth except for a series of very small spikes.

Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine). Photo by Douglas Goldman, CCA-SA-4.0

Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) has long, slender leaves with a gently pointed tip and serrated edges. This deciduous plant drops its leaves in fall, unlike the evergreen American holly.

Possumhaw (Ilex decidua)

There are other plants that have similar leaves to American holly but that grow out of its range, such as the various species of Oregon grape (Mahonia spp.) in the Pacific Northwest, and holm oak (Quercus ilex), for which the genus Ilex was originally named.

Further reading:

USDA: American Holly

North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Ilex opaca

Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder: Ilex opaca

Native Plant Trust: Ilex opaca – American holly

University of Connecticut Plant Database: Ilex opaca

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mybeingthere · 10 months

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Susan Davidoff is an artist based in the Chihuahuan desert of West Texas, creating drawings, prints, animations and installations that explore the natural world. In addition to charcoal, oil, gold leaf and ink, Davidoff uses found organic materials. Moss, clay, cochineal, earth, and lichen collected on her walks are rubbed into the surface of the paper and panels, creating a physical connection between personal experience and finished work.

https://artwork.chicagoartsource.com/.../59-susan.../works/

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crepuscularray · 4 months

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Deercember Day Twenty-Seven: Columbian Black-tailed Deer | Will-o'-wisp

The Columbian black-tailed deer or blacktail (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) is found in western North America, from Northern California into the Pacific Northwest of the United States and coastal British Columbia in Canada. East of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada Ranges in Oregon and California, black-tailed deer are replaced by other mule deer which have a different tail pattern. They have sometimes been treated as a species, but virtually all recent authorities maintain they are subspecies of the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). Strictly speaking, the black-tailed deer group consists of two subspecies, as it also includes Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis (the Sitka deer). Despite this, the mtDNA of the white-tailed deer and mule deer are similar, but differ from that of the black-tailed deer. This may be the result of introgression, although hybrids between the mule deer and white-tailed deer are rare in the wild (apparently more common in West Texas), and the hybrid survival rate is low even in captivity. These two subspecies thrive on the edge of the forest, as the dark forest lacks the underbrush and grasslands the deer prefer as food, and completely open areas lack the hiding spots and cover they prefer for harsh weather. One of the plants that black-tailed deer browse is western poison oak, despite its irritant content. During the winter and early spring, they feed on Douglas fir, western red cedar, red huckleberry, salal, deer fern, and lichens growing on trees. Late spring to fall, they consume grasses, blackberries, apples, fireweed, pearly everlasting, forbs, salmonberry, salal, and maple. More information here.

References: Deer, Background, Mushrooms 1, Mushrooms 2.

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zestyatbest · 2 years

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I’ve been wanting to make a Hollow Knight character based on my Texas Ironclad Beetle, Zephyr, and I finally got around to drawing them 👍

They/them (but they’re fine with ze/he/she pronouns too)

Zephyr is a solitary farmer who tends to crops of lichens and fungi in a secluded pocket of the Fungal Wastes. Their scythe is more of a tool than a weapon but it can be used for self defense. They aren’t picked on often though, partly because they avoid people and partly because they’re large enough to tower over most bugs.

Don’t let their size fool you; they’re not a fighter. When they feel threatened they keel over and play dead until danger passes. Their shell is tough enough to take almost any hit so this is actually an effective strategy, even if their opponent knows they’re alive.

They’re not the type to pick a fight in the first place. They’re actually very well-mannered and polite, and they’re willing to share small portions of their crops with hungry travelers. Still, they don’t consider many people their friend, and they’re content with living alone, holding their secrets close to their chest.

Their golden embellishments are actually a reference to something pretty tragic with Texas Ironclads; they’re sometimes worn as living jewelry. Gems and gold chains are glued to their shells and they’re worn on people’s shirts, chained by a pin and left to crawl with these permanent weights on their backs. This metaphor runs deeper than just their looks, but you’ll be hard pressed to convince Zephyr to talk about their past.

They’ve considered leaving Hallownest to find a better life but they’re never had the bravery to go any farther than Dirtmouth.

#zestydraws #art #oc #digital art #Hollow Knight #Hollow Knight OC #Original Character #Texas Ironclad Beetle #Zephyr #HK OC #Bug #Bug CW

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memoriesofthepark · 4 months

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The moss and lichen bridge!

Two lichen posts today, cuz who doesn't love these symbiotic bastards! This time along with some lush mosses as well.

This bridge is towards the back of the park and weirdly close to someones house on the side not pictured, so it's a rare visit for me and I never realized what a wonderful host it is. It's positively draped in life! And a fair bit of rust. Love the color palette going on in the 4th image (especially the little pop of red thanks to this snout mite making an appearance).

To all my fellow lichen lovers, enjoy! 🍄 (in serious need of a lichen emoji)

Southeast Texas, 3 Jan. 2024

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iffoundreturntosea · 4 months

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January 3, Day 3

Day 3 2015

Let your heart soar!

#project365 #day3 #letyourheartsoar #judgeroyscream #sixflagsovertexas #rollercoaster #funtimes #sunset #holidayinthepark

I went to six flags with my dad and sister when I was at my height of dizziness from vertigo. I didn't want to miss out on a fun time because in those days there were so few of those for me. It was hard for me but I was able to enjoy my time with my family and am so glad that I got out of bed that day.

Day 3 2016

Out for a walk.

#walk #getup #optoutside #betterme #blue #january #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2017

Comfort

#dinner #soup #oj #yum #warmth #circles #january #circleoflife #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2018

I've been caught!

#donkey #mule #animal #upclose #whatsthat #outdoors #nature #keyhole #cutout #differentview #january #picoftheday #project365 #day3

I remember I passed this donkey on my way to photograph a sunset at the lake. He was so curious and friendly. Donkey's are just the best!

Day 3 2019

I don't always use straws but when I do I use my final straw!

#finalstraw #saynotoplastic #nomoreplasticstraws #glass #water #seethrough #distort #clear #metalstraw #reusablestraw #doingitfornature #doingitforme #drinkingstrawday #january #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2020

Time to get all things finished and go to sleep! This girl is tired!

#blackandwhite #goodnight #tired #lensball #clock #hours #minutes #seconds #ticktock #time #january #january3 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2021

I love the outdoors!

#outside #nature #leaf #concrete #brittle #light #texas #winter #whateverthehelliwant #lessstressmorefun #january #january3 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2022

I can totally imagine this as a deep sea coral

#lichen #nature #bold #color #macro #closeup #january #january3 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day3

I was so happy when I looked down in the grass and saw this precious piece of lichen. It wasn't attached to anything! Such a lucky find!

Day 3 2023

Bowled a few rounds with mom before driving back. The dice had a mind of their own!

#game #bowlingdice #momwon #funtimes #january #january3 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Day 3 2024

My stack of UNO games. Wanna play?

#UNO #cardgames #collection #astackofsomething #dailythemes #january #january3 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day3

Today's draw was "a stack of something". My mom and stepdad got me a new UNO game for Christmas, "Show 'em no mercy"! I can't wait to play it with friends! It has some crazy penalties!

What sort of stacks to you have around?

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firelightfoxes · 11 months

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Hey, I love your blog and Lichen is freaking adorable😭❤️

So, I’ll probably never have a Mudi bc 1. I live in the US, and they’re pretty much nonexistent here, and 2. I’m trying to do rescues only. But! I really love these little guys, and I’m super curious: how much do they actually shed? Also, I’ve read in a lot of places that they’re one of those breeds that always needs a job; has that been true in your experience with Lichen?

Thanks!

hi!!! first off thank you :)) she's very cute i agree!

so, i also live in the US. there are a few good breeders here in the states - off the top of my head, depending on where you're located, there is a breeder in Texas, 2 in North Carolina i think, one in the California area (not sure exactly where), there might be some more that i forgot but honestly they're not that hard to acquire, especially compared to other rare breeds.

but i totally understand going with a rescue, Ava is my first dog and she's a rescue too. she's been such an awesome learning experience to fine tune what i really wanted in a dog, and i ended up landing on mudi for my next breed (and i absolutely LOVE them.)

as far as shedding goes, she definitely sheds less than Ava (husky mix, so she sheds a LOT). but the areas around her crate and bed usually have quite a bit of hair around them and i vacuum weekly. so she does shed but it's not like an obnoxious amount for me personally

i don't really think she NEEDS a job... she just loves me and wants to do everything with me. mudis in general are super attached to their people and are great companions for whatever activities they enjoy together. Lichen has an excellent off-switch so for example, i was sick all last week and Lichen was bored but she just napped/hung out with me and was happy to entertain herself with her toys. she's actually never gotten destructive or chewed anything outside of toys, aside from when she was like 8wks and chewed the flooring in her xpen lol. i will say it depends a lot on the lines as some mudi are very high energy and high drive and will not be satisfied in a low energy household. they can also tend to get very vocal when they're bored or understimulated which doesn't sound like a fun time to me. thankfully Lichen is very quiet, i was very careful about her parents not being obnoxious barkers and i've worked with her since she was 8 wks to have a "quiet" cue.

sorry for rambling but i hope this helps answer your question!! if you'd like specific breeder recs feel free to dm me :)

#asks #evathrowsstones #lichen asks #mudi asks #mudi info

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syngoniums · 2 years

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Old graveyards that don't see a lot of foot traffic are often havens for soil lichens. Like nostoc, they're an important reminder that bare soil isn't necessarily barren! Biocrusts are fragile and inconspicuous, but serve important ecological roles despite not fitting into our idealized image of what thriving life looks like. Human activity, invasive plants, plants artificially encouraged to grow in normally inhospitable areas via irrigation, and heavy livestock all do significant damage to them, and they do not recover quickly. Most people are oblivious to their entire existence. Look down and tread carefully.

#lichen #texas natives #plantblr

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elizjjwold · 10 months

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by Elizabeth Johnson-Wold

#original photographers #photographers on tumblr #cemetery #graveyard #grave #angel #lichen #galveston texas

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