Cladonia coccifera agg.
Alternative names
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 CooperBradgate Park07 May 2015
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
David NichollsBardon Hill15 February 2013
Barbara CooperBradgate Park07 May 2015
David NichollsBardon Hill15 February 2013
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David NichollsBradgate Park15 September 2018
David NichollsBardon Hill15 February 2013
David NichollsBeacon Hill Country Park22 February 2017
Steve MathersBeacon Hill CP22 February 2017
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
Saharima RoenischBradgate Park29 March 2017
Saharima RoenischBradgate Park29 March 2017
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
Graham CalowBradgate Park15 June 2014
Graham CalowBradgate Park15 June 2014
Saharima RoenischBradgate Park04 February 2018
Craig MabbettBeacon Hill CP Upper Car Park24 June 2017Specimen Examined
David NichollsBradgate Park15 September 2018
Saharima RoenischBradgate Park29 March 2017
