Teloschistaceae Teloschistes chrysophthalmus Growth type fruticose Chemical results: K+ purple A rare mediterranean species found on sheltered, nutrient-rich, well-lit twigs. Recent records from the south coast and southern Ireland. BLS conservation evaluation: CR B, C2, D NR P Compact thallus with tufts of flattened, radiating, irregularly branched lobes. Upper surface of lobes is yellow-orange, the lower surface greyish. Usually abundantly fertile, the bright orange discs are surrounded by conspicuous, eye-lash like fibrils. Soralia are absent. Similar: T. flavicans, lobes with sorediate margins. Apothecia rare

Teloschistes chrysophthalmus
On Hawthorn and Larch, Studland and Randalls Hill, Dorset. January 2013 and October 2025