Family: Teloschistaceae
Xanthoria parietina
Common Orange Lichen, Yellow Scale, Maritime Sunburst Lichen, Shore Lichen
XANTHORIA:
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: Found near the sea shore encrusting rocks or walls (parietina means "on walls"), and also on inland rocks, walls, or tree bark. In the past it was used as a remedy for jaundice because of its yellow color.