Rhizocarpon geographicum
Description
A distinctive, but variable, yellow-green to bright yellow crust forming lichen, that cracks into angular sections and has flat, black apothecia.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On exposed, base poor rocks.
When to see it
All year round
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent, especially in the north and west.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
David NichollsBradgate Park08 March 2015
Graham CalowBradgate Park15 June 2014
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
David NichollsBradgate Park08 March 2015
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David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
David NichollsBradgate Park19 January 2012
David NichollsBardon Hill15 February 2013
David NichollsCharnwood Lodge15 February 2014
David NichollsThe Brand, Woodhouse15 June 2013
David NichollsCharnwood Lodge15 February 2014
David NichollsAylestone Meadows26 February 2012
David NichollsAltar Stones29 September 2012
