They do carry to new locations on wind and rain. Lichens are not mosses, by the way. Moss is a plant. It is not algal or fungal. So why are lichens found on mainly dead or dying trees? They need ...

Moss walks, moss talks, moss movies, crafting moss-themed Valentines (it's hard to resist "I Lichen You A Lot" puns), which students look forward to every year. Some students dress up as moss.

Moss and black spots, a stubborn type of lichen, give homeowners a headache when it comes to their patios as they cling tenaciously to surfaces, resisting even the most vigorous pressure washing ...

There are some 15,000 varieties of lichens that cover around 10% of the Earth’s surface. Not to be confused with moss, lichens are their own thing — and they actually aren’t plants at all.

While they're sometimes mistaken for moss, lichens are miniature ecosystems made up of a fungus and an algae or bacteria that can make energy from sunlight, living together in one body.

Moss, for example, often takes up residence in shaded, damp corners of your yard. The only problem? Lichen is a type of plant that has a similar nature. So, how do you tell if it's lichen or moss ...