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Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis

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Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.
Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.
Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.
Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.
Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.
Snowy Dust Lichen Snowy Dust Lichen - Lepraria nivalis dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 19 Feb 2023, 10:52 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 4:51 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scattered and local throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Shaded hard calcareous rocks protected from direct rain in places such as wooded cliffs, rock faces, coasts etc.

Useful Links:

The British Lichen Society

Dorset Nature

LichenIreland

Fungi of Great Britain and Ireland

GBIF

NBN