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Common Lichens of the Eastern United States

Easily Identify 58 Widespread Types

Tanner Barnharst

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English
Adventure Publications, Incorporated
07 April 2026
Get this tabbed booklet to the 58 most common lichens of the eastern United States-and learn to identify them with confidence.

Lichens are all around us, clinging to city trees, carpeting forest floors, and painting rocks with brilliant hues. Yet most people walk right past these fascinating organisms without realizing what they're seeing. Whether you're a backyard naturalist, a seasoned hiker, or someone who's curious about the natural world, this easy-to-use guide helps you recognize and appreciate lichens in your everyday environment.

Each lichen is organized by the surface it grows on-trees, soil, or rocks-and then by growth form: leafy, bushy, or crusty. Narrow your choices by what you see and where you see it, and view just a few lichens at a time. The professional photographs showcase 58 species (which account for 70% of all lichen sightings in the eastern United States) while straightforward descriptions make field identification approachable and fun for beginners and experts alike. Written by naturalist Tanner Barnharst, this pocket-size guide features species found in the eastern half of the United States: from eastern North Dakota down to eastern Texas and across to the Atlantic Ocean. Improve your identification skills and learn about the hidden world of lichens with this lightweight quick guide.

Book Features

Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key traits and textures Easy-to-use information for even casual observers Identifications based on over 200,000 verified field observations
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Imprint:   Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 111mm,  Spine: 12mm
ISBN:   9781647556006
ISBN 10:   1647556007
Pages:   36
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgments Preface Introduction How to Use This Book Growing from Trees Growing from Soil Growing on Rock About the Author

Tanner Barnharst teaches lichen classes, speaks at conferences, leads workshops about lichens, and is the author of the Minnesota Lichen Guide. In 2023, he was the chairperson of the Minnesota Mycological Society. In 2024, he was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for volunteering over 500 hours of service work through the Minnesota Master Naturalist program. Tanner lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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