Cladoniaceae Cladonia diversa Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose Chemical results: KC+ yellow, P-, UV- Can be common on acidic soil and dunes, heathland and rotting stumps. Most frequent in upland areas. The most widespread species in the Cladonia coccifera aggregate. Variable. Persistent yellow-green squamules followed by short, +/- deformed podetia with small squamules or corticate, easily detached granules on the upper part and within scyphi. Wide, +/- mis-shaped cups with red pycnidia or apothecia. Similar: C. coccifera sens str., few squamules, granules +/- flattened

Cladonia diversa
Studland Heath, Dorset. May 2013. Holt Heath, March 2014