Cladoniaceae Cladonia pyxidata Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose Chemical results: Thallus K-, C-, KC-, P+ red, UV- Fairly dry acidic soils, banks, walls and tree trunks. Distribution uncertain because of possible confusion with C. pocillum, C. chlorophaea agg, and Cladonia monomorpha Small, slightly indented basal squamules, the podetia expanding smoothly, exterior with coarse granules and sometimes small squamules. Interior with corticate granules, soredia absent.

Cladonia pyxidata
Studland and Lytchett Minster, Dorset. September 2012, December 2016