Cladonia coccifera agg.

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    Alt Name
    Cladonia diversa agg.
    Description

    The protruding stems of this lichen are irregular in shape and bear yellow-green cups which have a granular appearance inside and out. The apothecia are bright red and conspicuous.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    On heaths, dunes, rotting stumps and in rock crevices.

    When to see it

    All year round

    UK Status

    Widespread and locally common.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • Barbara Cooper
      Bradgate Park
      07 May 2015
    • David Nicholls
      Bradgate Park
      19 January 2012
    • David Nicholls
      Bardon Hill
      15 February 2013
    • Barbara Cooper
      Bradgate Park
      07 May 2015
    • David Nicholls
      Bardon Hill
      15 February 2013

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map

    • David Nicholls
      Bradgate Park
      15 September 2018
    • David Nicholls
      Bardon Hill
      15 February 2013
    • David Nicholls
      Beacon Hill Country Park
      22 February 2017
    • Steve Mathers
      Beacon Hill CP
      22 February 2017
    • David Nicholls
      Bradgate Park
      19 January 2012
    • Saharima Roenisch
      Bradgate Park
      29 March 2017
    • Saharima Roenisch
      Bradgate Park
      29 March 2017
    • David Nicholls
      Bradgate Park
      19 January 2012
    • Graham Calow
      Bradgate Park
      15 June 2014
    • Graham Calow
      Bradgate Park
      15 June 2014
    • Saharima Roenisch
      Bradgate Park
      04 February 2018
    • Craig Mabbett
      Beacon Hill CP Upper Car Park
      24 June 2017
      Specimen Examined
    • David Nicholls
      Bradgate Park
      15 September 2018
    • Saharima Roenisch
      Bradgate Park
      29 March 2017