I thought the form of this lungwort lichen was quite exceptional - beautiful, colorful and different. It grows in a mixed forest of deciduous and conifer trees, and is unable to grow where air is polluted (cities).
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| Lobaria pulmonaria, Harriman Point, ME |
Another cool lichen is the old man's beard, or beard lichen, a boreal forest inhabitant favoring spruce trees. It colonizes dead or dying trees, affected by pests or other unfavorable conditions. Note: the lichen is not killing the tree.
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| Dolichousnea longissima |
And then there was this little delight carpeting the damp, cool forest floor - I think it might be the common fernmoss. You might be walking on its lovely cushiony fronds without even noticing its delicate uniqueness. It makes great nest lining material for birds and small rodents, and is great habitat for salamanders. Plus, it's gorgeous!
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| Thuidium delicatulum? |
The beautiful curves and swirls in this metamorphic rock reminded me of bark on an old tree - so interesting.
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| Harriman Point, Brooklin, ME |
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