I find Lichens fascinating, but identifying them is a challenge. I think this is Cup Lichen (Cladonia), growing on a rock at Baluk Willam Reserve.

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Lichens are not actually plants, but organisms made up of algae, fungi and cyanobacteria.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Baluk Willam Flora Reserve in Belgrave South, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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