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Rhizocarpon geographicum, a lichen that grows in patches on rocks in mountainous areas, giving the appearance of a map.

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map lichen

Source Word

map lichen

Rhizocarpon geographicum, a lichen that grows in patches on rocks in mountainous areas, giving the appearance of a map.

Japanese Meaning

山岳地域の岩石上に斑状に生育し、地図のような模様を呈する地衣類（Rhizocarpon geographicum）

On the sun-baked granite outcrop, the map lichen spread in irregular yellow patches that resembled tiny islands.

陽にさらされた花崗岩の露頭に、地図状の地衣類（Rhizocarpon geographicum）が不規則な黄色い斑点を広げ、小さな島のように見えた。

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Rhizocarpon geographicum, a lichen that grows in patches on rocks in mountainous areas, giving the appearance of a map.

map lichens

（ plural ）