Lichen Yew
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fungus and algae
symbiotic relations
glowing in the sun
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I love how this lichen is almost a neon color and glowing in the sunshine. It almost looks painted on the tree. Some people dislike lichen on trees and believe that it is a sign of poor tree health. The science I found says lichen are completely harmless to trees and not an indicator of tree health. They are a unique organism formed by a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungus that grow on almost any surface. The fungus collects water that feeds the algae, and the algae create food for the fungus from sunshine. I like my symbiotic lichen friend. Therefore, the play on words, Lichen Yew! 🙂
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Thanks Crystal and welcome to my blog. blessings, Brad
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Informative and a great photo.
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Thanks. 🙂
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Great post! I studied Botany/Zoology in my undergrad. and I can truly say I LIKE LICHEN. I may even love it 🙂 Great work Brad. Peace, Harlon
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Thanks Harlon. How fun to study the life of plants. I find nature fascinating and love lichen too. 🙂
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I like lichen, too. It gives a little old touch to a tree, that I like. Regards Mitza
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Agreed Mitza. Lichen add a splash of life and color!
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I love it….and am quite sure it is good for the tree….and the colour….ahhhhhh. 🙂
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Agreed Janet. Beautiful splash of color and symbiotic life. Maybe to remind us we need each other. 🙂
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Amazing isn’t it! It paints mountains!
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Beautiful and amazing organisms. 🙂
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Nice piece of info! 🙂
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Thanks Shruti.
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It’s a great photo…and a great relationship!! Humans should take notice of these kinds of relationships in nature. We truly are connected and therefore, we need each other!
Hope you Ave a great week, Brad!
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I totally agree Lorrie. When we learn to live in harmony and cooperation with nature and each other everything will shift. to love shared…
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Love the vibrant Colours brad x barbara
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Thanks Barbara!
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Wonderful Brad.. 🙂 showing us how entwined all life is as we co-operated with one another.. 🙂 Good to be catching you up again xx
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Wow Sue. You sure buzzed around my site today leaving bits of wisdom and love! Thank you. ❤
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You are welcome Brad xxx
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Even I don’t understand, why people hate lichens. For me they seem to be a nice little painting on the trees, rightly as you’ve mentioned.
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I enjoy their “paintings” too. 🙂
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