Commonest of the Yellow Lichens, Golden Crust is highly tolerant to salt spray from the sea and will thrive on rocks and trees close to the high tide
Commonest of the Yellow Lichens, Golden Crust is highly tolerant to salt spray from the sea and will thrive on rocks and trees close to the high tide mark.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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