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Parmotrema perforatum, the "perforated ruffle lichen", on a fallen hardwood branch, central Florida. This lichen is imported into Afghanistan for medicinal use. In India, it is thought to have a wide variety of healing properties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Photograph copyright Stephen/Sylvia Sharnoff