The fruiting body , the visible part of the lichen , is a branching , tufted structure .
This lichen is relatively large , its yellow - gray , slightly glossy fruiting body measuring up to 6 centimeters ( 2.4 in ) in length .
The fruiting body , the visible part of the fruiting body , is a branching , tufted structure .
This lichen is relatively large , its yellow - gray , slightly glossy fruiting body measuring up to 6 centimeters ( 2.4 in ) in length .