Several Nova Scotia Species to ID. Fungi & lichens incl.

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  1. Imbrickle Jones

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    Hi Folks,

    Having trouble IDing these common Nova Scotia species, some which I grew up with! Any help is appreciated greatly. Tips for plant ID beyond the usual clever Googling are appreciated. :)

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    I now suspect the red berried plants are Cornus canadensis.
     

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    The second is bunchberry, Cornus canadensis.
    The last is Spiraea tomentosa or similar.
     
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    Excellent! Thank-you. :)

    I agree, the last is indeed Spiraea tomentosa. This became certain upon further Googling and comparisons with the full size image.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    First one looks like a Polytrichum
     
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    5. Vaccinium sp.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Photo #6 foliose lichen
     
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  7. Imbrickle Jones

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    Looks like the mushrooms may be impossible to ID without better photos / spore prints.

    Thanks so much for the help everyone! You're fantastic.
     
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