Cladonia foliaceae Cladoniaceae
Cladonia foliaceae

Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose.
Chemical reactions: K-, C-, KC+ yellow, P+ red, UV-

Usually found in coastal areas on dry calcareous soil and among short grassland.

Large, deeply incised yellow-green squamules, rarely with black cilia on the margins. The undersides of the lobes are whitish-yellow and small podetia are occasionally produced with smooth, irregular cups.


Cladonia foliaceae


Cladonia foliaceae
Cladonia foliaceae
Studland, Dorset. July 2012 and June 2013

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