Cladoniaceae Cladonia caespiticia Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose Chemical results: K-, C-, KC-, P+ red, UV- Occurs on mossy banks, trees and stumps in sheltered old woodlands. NIEC 'Old woodland' indicator species The deeply incised, greyish or brown-green basal squamules form small, compact cushions. Apothecia are pinkish to pink-brown, with or without short, +/- translucent stalks. Pycnidia brownish-black. Similar: Cladonia parasitica. Squamules with sorediate margins.

Cladonia caespiticia
Wessex Lichen Group meeting, New Forest, Hants. December 2012