'Lichens on rocks are flat, on trees they are stringy,' he explains. Moss, on the other hand, is much softer and spongier than lichen. 'Moss generally grows up to two inches tall,' says Scott.

A sprinkling of lichens grow on any remaining exposed rocks. Mosses get their nutrients from the rocks themselves and, like other plants, depend on sunlight and photosynthesis to create their food.

What could happen in 10,000 years? Moss and lichens could have a lot to do with future of balancing rock in South Berwick.

Moss and lichen may grow on solid, undisturbed surfaces, such as trees on your property. And though they aren't necessarily bad, you can remove them.

Lichens and mosses live everywhere they can! They prefer moist areas, and happily live in aquatic and marine environments. By the ocean, lichen forms vivid orange streaks on sea-side rocks. In ...

Lichen grow on many kinds of surfaces including trees, soil and rocks. The kinds that land on trees have found a stable surface that has sufficient sunlight, moisture, and minerals to sustain them.

Lichens are fascinating. Not really plants at all, though they frequently look like plants, these are crusty or moss-like composite organisms that grow on a huge range of surfaces and in many ...

A sprinkling of lichens grow on any remaining exposed rocks. Mosses get their nutrients from the rocks themselves and, like other plants, depend on sunlight and photosynthesis to create their food.