Fungi Outer Hebrides


Family: Cladoniaceae

Cladonia ramulosa (With.) J.R. Laundon

Type: Cladonia

Widespread on acid soils and on rotting wood, but also found on coastal sites. Very variable with podetia terminating in numerous, short, erect branches or with irregular cups with margins proliferating into branched, finger-like extensions, or deeply cut into radiating segments. Distinctive large brown apothecia becoming translucent when wet

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
Ahti, Stenroos & Moberg. editors (2013) Nordic Lichen Flora. Volume 5 Cladoniaceae

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