Lichen Beach lover

A stroll near along the beach, one of my favorites in the world, praia de Moledo do Minho, north of Portugal. Is even better to go during the winter because is empty of people and full of nature. Breathing that air... you'll feel revitalised.

On the many rocks that exist in that beach, some of them are cover with this beautiful lichen.

I took the picture with my iPhone and then printed on kraft paper.

One of the most common lichen is Xanthoria elegans, a type of lichen found all over the world except Australia. They’ve got bright yellow-orange colour which makes it easy to spot because it typically grows in a crust-like form on rocks. Is able to thrive in a variety of environments, including both natural and human-modified habitats such as road cuts and disturbed areas.

Xanthoria elegans provides habitat and food for a variety of organisms, including insects and small animals, and can also help to stabilise soil and prevent erosion.