lichen
Example Sentences
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A late-March walk in the hills east of Berkeley revealed oaks, only recently a steely gray, have turned sharply green; even the lichen covering their bark appeared refreshed in the morning mist.
From Los Angeles Times
Nine species were named after former President Barack Obama, including several fish and a lichen.
From Seattle Times
Seward Park Audubon hosts this Guided Nature Walk featuring lichens 1-3 p.m.
From Seattle Times
On every wet surface, moss and lichen are aglow, with the plump fresh green they wear in the rainy season.
From Seattle Times
But nitrogen from nearby agriculture, transport, power generation and heating has already damaged lichens on the site.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
