Ramalina fraxinea

Description

Thallus of usually pendant, broad, sparingly divided, strap-like branches, sometimes reaching several cm, grey-green to grey, said to become brown-black in very exposed sites, soredia absent; apothecia frequent, laminar or marginal. Widespread and locally common on tree trunks and branches, though very sensitive to sulphur dioxide pollution.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On tree trunks and branches, though very sensitive to sulphur dioxide pollution.

When to see it

All year round.

UK Status

Widespread but sometimes local in Britain.

VC55 Status

Infrequent or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
lichen
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Lecanorales
Family:
Ramalinaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
18/12/2017 (Harris, Steve)
Last record:
31/03/2024 (Smith, Peter)

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