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Fluffy Dust Lichen - Lepraria finkii

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Fluffy Dust Lichen Fluffy Dust Lichen - Lepraria finkii dylan Walton Common 2 Feb 2024, 2:38 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Fluffy Dust Lichen Fluffy Dust Lichen - Lepraria finkii dylan Walton Common 2 Feb 2024, 2:38 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Fluffy Dust Lichen Fluffy Dust Lichen - Lepraria finkii dylan Walton Common 2 Feb 2024, 2:38 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 2:47 p.m.
Fluffy Dust Lichen Fluffy Dust Lichen - Lepraria finkii dylan Oldbury Court estate and Frome valley 25 Feb 2024, 5:58 p.m. 25 Feb 2024, 12:30 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: damp shaded vertical surfaces sheltered from direct rain such as calcareous rocks, trees, exposed soil, old mortared walls etc. Most common in rock-exposed woodland. Previously called Lepraria lobificans.

Useful Links:

The British Lichen Society

Dorset Nature

Irish Lichens

LichenIreland

Consortium of Lichen Herbaria

GBIF

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