Pertusaria pseudocorallina

Description

Thallus smooth to cracked and warted, pale grey or brownish grey, surface usually isidiate, the isidia brown-tipped, constricted at the base and like minute balloons, breaking away to leave raised, rounded scars resembling minute white apothecia; actual apothecia rare, several per wart.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On base-poor rocks, often common on sea cliffs.

When to see it

All year round.

UK Status

Widespread and fairy frequent in the west of Britain, uncommon elsewhere.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Pertusariales
Family:
Pertusariaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
19/09/2018 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
28/03/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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