Golden Shield Lichen - Xanthoria parietina
By Chwiliwr
19 May, 2013
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This close-up shot of a Nitrogen-loving, beautiful, yellow Lichen growing on my windowsill suggests a high level of Nitrogen compounds in the air. The site is surrounded by a network of highways and is close to a busy traffic roundabout so its presence figures.
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i really think the same as lulu33...we have a vast amount of this down many of our country lanes....
12 Oct, 2013
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Always good to see Lichen. This one is a beautiful colour.
20 May, 2013