Fungi Outer Hebrides


Family: Ramalinaceae

Ramalina calicaris (L.) Fr.

Type: Fruticose

Shiny grey-green thallus, narrow divided branches with up-turned edges forming a single deep channel. Apothecia at or near the branch tips. More common in the west and often coastal. Grows on basic bark and twigs

References: 
Smith, C.W. et al. editors (2009) The Lichens of Great Britain and Irelandd
Dobson, F.S. (2018) Lichens: an Illustrated Guide to the British and Irish Species

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