Model Lichens

My husband took these fancy photos of some of the lichens I have collected for my project. Most of these specimens were found in the Quercus ilex dominated forests around the island. 

This is Xanthoria parietina var. parietina and it was found on a calcareous rock in Parc Natural de Llevant across the island from Palma.

Ramalina fraxinea

Usnea hirta

Check out that central cord on this Usnea articulata!

Peltigera canina

Ramalina farinacea

Ramalina fastigiata

Parmelia sulcata

Ramalina pusilla

Physcia biziana

It has been really interesting to note how many of these species are found in the Pacific Northwest of California. Species such as Usnea hirta, Peltigera canina, Ramalina farinacea, and many more.


Also, I apologize for the condition of some of these samples. Many have seen better days.  

There's a Fungus Among Us!

Here are a few pictures of some cool fungus I found on a hike in Valldemossa:

This wood rotter was found on a small Quercus ilex. It has a really cool poroid hymenophore. 

This spot had several of these puffballs...

Have to love Ascomycota!