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Jelly Lichen
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Jelly Lichen

Enchylium tenax

Enchylium tenax is a species of lichen known by the common names jelly lichen, black lichen, and desert lichen. It occurs in Arctic and temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. It is very common in North America, and it is present in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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