Guide to Common Churchyard Lichens

WildID Churchyard lichens guide is an identification guide to over 50 of the commonest lichens found in this habitat.

• Illustrated with photographs of each lichen species
• Reverse side includes straightforward visual identification key
• Practical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof

Churchyards are a great place to look for lichens. They bring together many different types of stone, often helpfully dated, all within a small area. Because lichens grow very slowly (often only 1–2 mm per year) they can flourish in churchyards, where they are usually left undisturbed. Over the centuries, this allows them to reach impressive sizes.

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