Physcia tenella

Description

This grey foliose lichen has long, fairly erect lobes and prominent marginal cilia. The lobe ends split and turn back to reveal coarse cream-coloured soredia.

Similar Species

Physcia adscendens is very similar and grows in similar places but this species has lobe ends that inflate into 'hoods'.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On twigs, bark, walls and rocks. Often on tree trunks in urban areas.

When to see it

All year round.

UK Status

Widespread and common in Britain.

VC55 Status

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Teloschistales
Family:
Physciaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
89
First record:
17/12/2011 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
16/12/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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