This lichen is not unlike the coastal species Cladonia foliacea. Growing on the exposed peaty soils of rock outcrops, ledges and old, dry stone walls, the striking features are the large, crisped pale yellow (K-) scales (squamules) which form the thallus. Using a lens, it is best to check the underside of the squamules which have a cottony (not smooth) texture. Discs are very rare. North-east and south-east Ireland.
Original text submitted by Vince J. Giavarini
Simms, M. J., (2016). Cladonia luteoalba Wheldon & A.Wilson. [In] LichenIreland. http://www.habitas.org.uk/lichenireland/species.asp?item=18381 Accessed on 2019-12-10. |