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Sexy Pavement Lichen is the common name for Xanthoparmelia scabrosa a lichen in New Zealand. The common name was given by Dr. Allison Knight who compared some of the lichen's properties to viagra in 2009. In August 2019, the name spread on Twitter due to an article published about the dangers of licking sexy pavement lichen for its viagra like qualities.

Origin

On November 18th, 2009, Dr. Allison Knight spoke during a Botanical Society of Otago[1] event called "Lichens Illustrated" in which she called Xanthoparmelia scabrosa "sexy foot path lichen" due to its similar properties to Viagra. On August 14th, 2019, Newsroom New Zealand published an article titled, "Don't lick sexy pavement lichen – here's why" which was then shared on Twitter and Reddit. The article warned those who plan to lick pavement lichen for positive libido effects of its toxic properties like lead.

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On August 14th, 2019, Twitter user @tdaviescolley[3] applauded the common name used for Xanthoparmelia scabrosa (shown below, left). The next day, Twitter users began connecting sexy pavement lichen to other "forbidden foods. " For example @dctrjack,[5] mention the sarcophagus juice (shown below, right).

Taylor Davies-Colley @tdaviescolley Sexy pavement lichen is up there with my fave common names. Fantastic exposure for some of NZs most amazing but most over looked organisms Farah @KiwiFarah Aug 13 True public service journalism. I look at why you shouldn't lick sexy pavement lichen. Yes, sexy pavement lichen is a thing - and there are very good reasons why you shouldn't lick it. newsroom.co.nz/2019/08/14/745.. 11:03 PM Aug 13, 2019 Twitter for Android
jackson ryan @dctrjack the sarcophagus juice X the chernobyl vodka X the pharaohs bread X the bog butter X the stonehenge lard X now, the sexy pavement lichen X is nothing sacred?!!?!?! give me the forbidden foods theguardian.com/world/2019/aug.. New Zealanders warned about the |consumption of'sexy pavement lichen' A common species of urban lichen is being promoted as a natural alternative to Viagra, much to the concern of scientists AExperts have warned New Zealanders not to consume "sexy pavement lichen" because it could be contaminated with toxins. Photograph: Jeff Scheid/AP 12:35 AM Aug 15, 2019 TweetDeck

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Kimothy @kimplodes Botanists: "Do not eat the sexy pavement lichen" New Zealanders: Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen w Zealand ew Zealanders warned out the consumption of exy pavement lichen' OLi4Tthefae 12:40 AM Aug 15, 2019 Twitter for Android
Josh Addison @monkeyfluids Damn it Sexy Pavement Lichen was going to be MY Halloween costume, but now everyone will be wearing it. Don't lick sexy pavement lichen - here's why It's called sexy pavement lichen and tonnes are supposedly available for supply but there's little proof to back up claims... newsroom.co.nz 6:30 PM Aug 14, 2019 Twitter Web Client
Faine Greenwood @faineg you can't tell me not to lick sexy pavement lichen, NEW ZEALAND i.stuff.co.nz/environment/11... Don't lick sexy pavement lichen here's why FARAH HANCOCK OF NEWSROOM.co.NZ 11:26, Aug 14 2019 WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Xanthoparmelia lichen on on basalt on O'ahu in Hawai'i 12:16 AM Aug 14, 2019 . Twitter for iPhone
Tim Rich @timrichlondon Its formal name is Xanthoparmelia scabrosa; has clearly appointed a good PR agency recently #sexypavementlichen 4:57 AM Aug 15, 2019 Twitter for iPhone
Ruth Nic Hata Risteaird @RuthieFizz Friends: please stop licking Sexy Pavement Lichen yes, it is very sexy but it doesn't love you Don't lick sexy pavement lichen - here's why It's called sexy pavement lichen and tonnes are supposedly available for supply but there's little proof to back up claims... newsroom.co.nz 3:47 AM Aug 15, 2019 - Twitter Web Client
Michael McGowan @mmcgowan so sick of being kink shamed by sex negative new zealand botanists The Guardian New Zealanders warned about the consumption of 'sexy pav... A common species of urban lichen is being promoted as a natural alternative to viagra, much to the concern of.. theguardian.com 10:17 PM Aug 14, 2019 Twitter for iPhone

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[1] BSO – Past Events

[2] New Zealand Newsroom – Please Don't Lick Sexy Pavement Lichen, Here's Why#

[3] Twitter – tdaviescolley

[4] Twitter – dctrjack



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Updated Aug 15, 2019 at 02:03PM EDT by Sophie.

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Sexy Pavement Lichen is the common name for Xanthoparmelia scabrosa a lichen in New Zealand. The common name was given by Dr. Allison Knight who compared some of the lichen's properties to viagra in 2009. In August 2019, the name spread on Twitter due to an article published about the dangers of licking sexy pavement lichen for its viagra like qualities.

Origin

On November 18th, 2009, Dr. Allison Knight spoke during a Botanical Society of Otago[1] event called "Lichens Illustrated" in which she called Xanthoparmelia scabrosa "sexy foot path lichen" due to its similar properties to Viagra. On August 14th, 2019, Newsroom New Zealand published an article titled, "Don't lick sexy pavement lichen – here's why" which was then shared on Twitter and Reddit. The article warned those who plan to lick pavement lichen for positive libido effects of its toxic properties like lead.

Spread

On August 14th, 2019, Twitter user @tdaviescolley[3] applauded the common name used for Xanthoparmelia scabrosa (shown below, left). The next day, Twitter users began connecting sexy pavement lichen to other "forbidden foods. " For example @dctrjack,[5] mention the sarcophagus juice (shown below, right).


Taylor Davies-Colley @tdaviescolley Sexy pavement lichen is up there with my fave common names. Fantastic exposure for some of NZs most amazing but most over looked organisms Farah @KiwiFarah Aug 13 True public service journalism. I look at why you shouldn't lick sexy pavement lichen. Yes, sexy pavement lichen is a thing - and there are very good reasons why you shouldn't lick it. newsroom.co.nz/2019/08/14/745.. 11:03 PM Aug 13, 2019 Twitter for Android jackson ryan @dctrjack the sarcophagus juice X the chernobyl vodka X the pharaohs bread X the bog butter X the stonehenge lard X now, the sexy pavement lichen X is nothing sacred?!!?!?! give me the forbidden foods theguardian.com/world/2019/aug.. New Zealanders warned about the |consumption of'sexy pavement lichen' A common species of urban lichen is being promoted as a natural alternative to Viagra, much to the concern of scientists AExperts have warned New Zealanders not to consume "sexy pavement lichen" because it could be contaminated with toxins. Photograph: Jeff Scheid/AP 12:35 AM Aug 15, 2019 TweetDeck

Various Examples


Kimothy @kimplodes Botanists: "Do not eat the sexy pavement lichen" New Zealanders: Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen Eat the lichen w Zealand ew Zealanders warned out the consumption of exy pavement lichen' OLi4Tthefae 12:40 AM Aug 15, 2019 Twitter for Android Josh Addison @monkeyfluids Damn it Sexy Pavement Lichen was going to be MY Halloween costume, but now everyone will be wearing it. Don't lick sexy pavement lichen - here's why It's called sexy pavement lichen and tonnes are supposedly available for supply but there's little proof to back up claims... newsroom.co.nz 6:30 PM Aug 14, 2019 Twitter Web Client Faine Greenwood @faineg you can't tell me not to lick sexy pavement lichen, NEW ZEALAND i.stuff.co.nz/environment/11... Don't lick sexy pavement lichen here's why FARAH HANCOCK OF NEWSROOM.co.NZ 11:26, Aug 14 2019 WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Xanthoparmelia lichen on on basalt on O'ahu in Hawai'i 12:16 AM Aug 14, 2019 . Twitter for iPhone Tim Rich @timrichlondon Its formal name is Xanthoparmelia scabrosa; has clearly appointed a good PR agency recently #sexypavementlichen 4:57 AM Aug 15, 2019 Twitter for iPhone Ruth Nic Hata Risteaird @RuthieFizz Friends: please stop licking Sexy Pavement Lichen yes, it is very sexy but it doesn't love you Don't lick sexy pavement lichen - here's why It's called sexy pavement lichen and tonnes are supposedly available for supply but there's little proof to back up claims... newsroom.co.nz 3:47 AM Aug 15, 2019 - Twitter Web Client Michael McGowan @mmcgowan so sick of being kink shamed by sex negative new zealand botanists The Guardian New Zealanders warned about the consumption of 'sexy pav... A common species of urban lichen is being promoted as a natural alternative to viagra, much to the concern of.. theguardian.com 10:17 PM Aug 14, 2019 Twitter for iPhone

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External References

[1] BSO – Past Events

[2] New Zealand Newsroom – Please Don't Lick Sexy Pavement Lichen, Here's Why#

[3] Twitter – tdaviescolley

[4] Twitter – dctrjack

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