"Drumstick lichen"

All things that are grey are not dull. I think this lichen, with the scientific name Hypogymnia physodes, has a really cool look. When I tried to find a decent link to more information I found out that extracts from it are used as antibiotics. You learn something new every day!

Here's a link that tells you a little more about how to separate this species from other grey and a little bit duller lichens.

It looks like spring is making a serious attempt to make some progress even in Stockholm and Uppsala. We wish it lots of luck!