"I love lichens. I really do." Which is fortunate, as April Windle is currently peering down a magnifying lens on a muddy bank in the middle of a slightly damp New Forest. "I've been lucky enough to ...

The authors have declared no conflicts of interest. Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank John Sullivan, The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah; and University of New South Wales, Sydney, ...

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This is a regular complaint from gardeners: Lichen on the stems of our shrubs, trees and bark. In this case: Julie’s treasured Magnolias. It kind of makes sense as the shrub or small tree often ...

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