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Cetraria aculeata
Origin: Saint André en Vivarais
Ardèche - France - Altitude: 1000m

This complex lichen is so fine that it is almost unnoticeable, and what's more, it is relatively rare.
It has cytotoxic properties (prevents rapid growth and division of cells (mitosis)) against certain cancer cells.
Gros plan sur un lichen humide

Photo credits: Joseph Bartolome and Hervé Cochini
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