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One of several different-looking lichen patches seen on rocks in the same small area.
See also: 195993402, 195993404, 195993405

This bluish-gray crust was growing on sandy soil in abundance and I collected some thalli with a permit. The areoles are somewhat swollen and irregular and about 1 mm in diameter. The lecanorine apothecia are pale tan and, in some of the larger ones, become irregular thickened. The epihymenium is brown and the spores are hyaline, 8/ascus, simple, thin-walled and about 12 x 5 microns on average. The apothecia is K negative and the brown epihymenium dissolves in K.

Disclaimer: This observation includes ALL the photographs I intended to take of this particular organism. That may NOT include images of the entire organism, all of its defining characteristics, or the general area in which it was found. I am already aware that this may reduce the likelihood of a species level identification.

Dark green lichen growing on a cinder block wall in a suburban yard, Claremont, CA. Photographed during a decent rain event that was sufficient to really hydrate all the lichens around. Coin used for scale is a US quarter dollar (¢25 piece), and each line on the edge of the coin is approximately 0.64 mm apart. Macro photos taken with added light from a white-colored LED lamp. Exact location shifted slightly for privacy purposes; you don't need an exact address, you creep..

This moss is growing in a large cluster in the moist soil underneath an over watered Coast Live Oak tree. This patch is close to the lawn.

This is growing next to a Bryum argenteum.