Graphis scripta

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Graphis scripta
Graphis scripta (lirellae)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Class:
Lecanoromycetes
Order:
Ostropales
Family:
Graphidaceae
Genus:
Graphis
Species:
G. scripta
Binomial name
Graphis scripta
(L.) Ach. (1809)

Graphis scripta is a crustose lichen in the family Graphidaceae. It is commonly called script lichen, secret writing lichen, or similar names, because its growth pattern makes it looks like writing.[1][2] Stigmidium microspilum and Arthonia graphidicola are associated lichenicolous fungi.[2] It is variable with either curved or stellate apothecia. The margins are carbonaceous and raised, without furrows. Mature spores are without color, but become brown with age.[2]

References

  1. ^ The Deeper Teachings of Plant Life, Hugh Macmillan
  2. ^ a b c Graphis scripta, Holton Lee, October 2012, Dorset Nature
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