Friday, January 14, 2022

Ramalina fraxinea

 


I found such a large lichen on the floor, on the banks of the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale, which had probably dropped from the high canopy of the long established decideous trees.  It is called Ramalina fraxinea. It was large at the size of about 8"x6".  Here is a photo of the beauty.

Ramalina fraxinea - found on the side of the River Lune 12th January 2022
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In memory of Bryan John Yorke (3rd January 1948 - 28th May 2022) .  A hugely knowledgeable but utterly humble man.  He loved this area, and ...