Phaeophyscia orbicularis

Description

The thallus is variable in colour, from pale grey to almost black, and when wet paler specimens can be vivid green. It has orbicular growth, up to 3cm. The lobes are long and palmately divided at the tips. Soralia often form a darker centre and can be green to black in colour.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On bark, walls, wood and concrete.

When to see it

All year round.

Life History

An indicator of nitrogen enrichment.

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Teloschistales
Family:
Physciaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
27
First record:
10/04/2011 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
11/02/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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