Cladonia incrassata Cladoniaceae
Cladonia incrassata

Primary thallus squamulose, secondary thallus fruticose
Chemical results: K-, C-, KC+ yellow, P-, UV+ white or bluish

Easily overlooked on rotting tree stumps, old peat cuttings and acidic, peaty soil in woodlands.
BLS conservation evaluation: LC NS

The dominant basal squamules are yellowish-green, very incised with sorediate lower surfaces. Bases sometimes tinged orange (K+ purple). Small, sorediate, sometimes deformed podetia with red apothecia.

Similar: Cladonia parasitica and Cladonia digitata


Cladonia incrassata


Cladonia incrassata


Cladonia incrassata


Cladonia incrassata
Cladonia incrassata
On Oak, Holton Lee, Dorset. March 2013. WLG meeting Holt Heath, March 2014

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