👉 Lichenism is a scientific term in botany that refers to the presence of lichens on plants, which are fungi with long, branching roots. Lichenism can be broadly classified into two categories:
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Herbaceous lichenism
: This type involves the development of a sheath-like structure around the plant's stem, typically due to the growth of fungal spores that have grown in the soil or on the surface of the plant.
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Plants with l