Cladoniaceae Cladonia coccifera sens str. Identification: Neil Sanderson, Bryan Edwards Chemical results: K-, C-, P-, UV- Mainly found on upland heathlands but also occurs in species-rich lowland heaths Podetia yellow-grey or yellowish-green, +/- regular with few squamules and +/- flattened corticate granules. Apothecia and pycnidia red. Similar: Cladonia diversa is densely squamulose, granules easily detached

Cladonia coccifera sens str.
Studland, Dorset. June 2013