Cladonia pyxidata
Description
A pixie-cup lichen with funnel shaped podetia tapering gradually towards the base, the exterior surface is often coated with granules, as are the inside of the cups.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Often in degraded, peaty habitats, but also on wood such as Hazel.
When to see it
All year round
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham CalowJubilee Walk, Leire11 January 2012
Graham CalowJubilee Walk, Leire11 January 2012
David NichollsCharnwood Lodge15 February 2014
Annie SmithCharnwood Lodge06 April 2017coarse granular surface to podetia
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Graham CalowJubilee Walk, Leire11 January 2012
steven lewiswelby02 December 2016
