Oakmoss - Evernia prunastri

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    Alt Name
    Stag Lichen
    Description

    Evernia prunastri has grey/green branches, which are whiter underneath. Branches are flat and forked.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    On twigs and small branches

    When to see it

    All year round

    UK Status

    Common in Britain

    VC55 Status

    Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • David Nicholls
      Rutland Water
      31 December 2011
    • David Nicholls
      Rutland Water
      12 March 2016
    • David Nicholls
      Bagworth Heath Woods
      20 March 2012
    • AJ Cann
      Launde Big Wood
      21 December 2015
    • David Nicholls
      Altar Stones
      28 November 2013

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    Map key:

    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)

    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records

    • RED = 2020+
    • DARK BLUE = 2015-2019
    • LIGHT BLUE = pre 2015

     

    UK Map

    • David Nicholls
      Ratby
      31 January 2014
      pale underside
    • David Gould
      Beacon Hill
      16 February 2014
    • Alan Semper
      Melton Town Park
      02 February 2016
    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      15 July 2009
    • Ron.stevens
      Burbage Common and Woods
      10 August 2011