Cladonia macilenta Cladoniaceae
Cladonia macilenta

Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose
Chemical results: K+ yellow, P+ orange, UV-

Can be common on rotting wood, fences and trees, also found on soil in acidic woodland.

Small, incised, bluish grey-green squamules. The simple or branched podetia are sometimes squamulose below, granular or sorediate above with small red apothecia. Cups are absent.

Similar: Cladonia floerkeana


Cladonia macilenta


Cladonia macilenta


Cladonia macilenta
Cladonia macilenta
Holton Lee, Dorset. March 2013 and Holt Heath, March 2014

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