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. Near Threatened species, declining due to agricultural intensification 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