From the deep wilds of California's parks to the glimpse of a bluebird over a backyard fence, from the geologic bones of the mountains to the tiny spring wildflower in an empty lot -- California's natural worlds are everywhere, and endlessly fascinating.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wolf Lichen
Yellow Letharia Vulpina, or Wolf Lichen, on a fence post. The name comes from the old tradition of using it for poisoning wolves due to its high toxin content. Nevertheless, many native american tribes used it medicinally.
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