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Are lichens orange?

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While there are many different kinds of lichens in many different shades and colors, yes, there ARE some orange or orangey colored lichens, such as Caloplaca Marinus and Xanthoria Parietina. The lichen pigment Parientin gives X. Parietina its color.

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