Fungi Outer Hebrides


Family: Chrysotrichaceae

Chrysothrix candelaris (L.) J.R. Laundon

Type: Leprose

Forms a thin, diffuse thallus of granular soredia. Bright yellow, often with a greenish tinge. Widespread on the shaded side of deciduous trees, especially with rough bark

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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