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Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens

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Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 5:34 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:51 p.m.
Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 5:34 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:51 p.m.
Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 8:34 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 3:05 p.m.
Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 8:34 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 3:05 p.m.
Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan Walton Common 2 Feb 2024, 2:42 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 3:09 p.m.
Physcia adscendens Physcia adscendens - Physcia adscendens dylan Walton Common 2 Feb 2024, 2:42 a.m. 28 Jan 2024, 3:09 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Bark, branches of trees / shrubs in places with high Nitrogen levels, walls, fences, railings etc. ID: Physcia tenella is very similar bu lacks 'hoods'. Pale grey foliose lichen composed of narrow, flattened branches where the lobe ends become inflated and hood-shaped. Seen: All year round.