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Lichens of the North Shore
Below are images of some common lichens on the North Shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. This site is still being developed - come back to see larger images and expanded information about each species. If you have questions or comments, please email us at mail@wolf-ridge.org
 Read the Fall 2005 Wolf Ridge Almanac article The Lilliputian World of Lichens

Learn about the Parmelia Project - Biomonitoring with Lichens

Learn more about lichens of North America

Learn more about lichens at Wolf Ridge

Pyxie Cup Lichen

Map Lichen

Reindeer Lichen

Frosted Rock Tripe

Beard Lichen

Sunshine Lichen

Rock Sunburst Lichen

Dogtooth Lichen

Camouflage Lichen

Granite-speck Rim Lichen

Rock Foam Lichen

Shield Lichen

Limp Tufted Lichen

Plated Rock Tripe

Sunburst Lichen

Rockshield Lichen

Old Rag Lichen

Greenshield Lichen

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