Elegant Sunburst Lichen Xanthoria elegans, growing on glacial erratic rocks, Northern Michigan USA
Elegant Sunburst Lichen Xanthoria elegans, growing on glacial erratic rocks, Northern Michigan USA by Dembinsky Photo Associates These glacially-deposited boulders are frequent throughout eastern north america where glaciers once-covered the land. Lichens are pioneer plants, the first invaders, to grow and colonize the bare surfaces of these boulders and rocks.
Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Michigan USA
Photo credit: © Carol Dembinsky / Dembinsky Photo Associates / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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