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Lungwort is a large, leafy lichen that is found on Big-leafed Maples, Garry Oak and sometimes Douglas-fir branches and trunk. It is loosely attached and after high winds there will be big chunks strewn about. Lobaria pulmonaria has a great ring to it--and sounds much more appealing than "Lungwort"! The name comes from this plants resemblance to the inner surface of a lung and was apparently used to treat pneumonia and other lung diseases because of this similarity.
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AuthorsTwo biologists on a beautiful property armed with cameras, smart phones and a marginal knowledge of websites took up the challenge of documenting one species a day on that property. Join along! Posts and photographs by Leah Ramsay and David Fraser (unless otherwise stated); started January 1, 2014. Categories
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