Midwest Mycologist

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  • Ultra-Violet (UV) Light and Lichens

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    Tanner Barnharst
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    Ultra-violet light can reveal hidden colors on lichens. These revealed colors tell us about the adaptations of lichens, their species identity, and are simply aesthetically beautiful. These pixie cup lichens (cladonia spp.) in Image 1 show colors ranging from red, orange, green, turquoise, indigo, violet, and more. This medium patch is about 8″ in diameter…

  • Minnesota Lichen Guide Release!!

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    Tanner Barnharst
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    Minnesota Lichen Guide Released! I recently published a full color, photographic guide to Minnesota’s common lichens! This field guide came into being through Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer work with my fellow volunteers, Karen Kopacz, the graphic designer and project manger, Zan Tomko. I (Tanner) have been leading mushroom and lichen walks for the last nine…