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Verrucaria nigrescens - Verrucaria nigrescens

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Verrucaria nigrescens Verrucaria nigrescens - Verrucaria nigrescens dylan Goat Gully 28 Sep 2021, 7:49 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 3:11 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: calcareous rocks, mortar, cement, stonework e.g. gravestones etc. Seen: All year round. Colour: Dark brown to black, (greener when wet) cracking crust. Very similar to Verrucaria viridula.