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 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
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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
Melinda Bell
Moira,Hicks Lodge
11 December 2020
on wet clay in acidic conditions
