Before jumping to any conclusion, Chennai may not have any lichen of this type. Then there is no chance for any Bryophyes also.
On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 1:10:16 PM UTC+5:30, Ramjee wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > *Vanakkam! *Greetings from Chennai. > > The Lichen-like growth on Champangi tree (Frangipani) that I had written > to you earlier I feel are actually growth of adventitious roots. > > In this the bark on the stems splits open and there are maggots like roots > growing out of the splits. At first they looked quite freaky and weird, for > they were nowhere near the ground! > > I am informed that these are fairly common in tomatoes, triggered by > stress, or high humidity, or for unknown reasons. > > But is it worthwhile cutting off the branch with the roots and replanting? > > cheers, > ramjee > >
