Parmeliaceae Usnea florida Growth type fruticose Chemical results: Medulla K+ yellow, C-, KC-, P+ orange Exposed, well-lit habitats, usually on deciduous twigs and branches in the tree canopy. South and West British Isles, scattered records for Ireland. BLS conservation evaluation: NT? Protected species England, Scotland, Wales Dense, shrubby, +/- erect thallus, the base persistently blackened. Main stems have minute papillae and numerous fibrils. Usually very fertile, large apothecia surrounded by ray-like projections. Soredia and isidia absent. Can be confused with fertile Usnea subfloridana

Usnea florida
New Forest, Hampshire. October 2014