Candelaria concolor
Description
This is a leafy, yolk yellow lichen that may form separate small bushy patches.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Found on the bark of deciduous trees in open areas such as parks and hedgerows. Favours nutrient rich bark. May occur on fences and other sawn wood structures. Can also occur on rocks.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread but local and mainly in the south, formerly declining but now increasing again.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015