Catillaria fungoides

Taxon

Catillaria fungoides

Authority
Etayo & van den Boom (2001)
Conservation Status
NE NR (Key)
BLS Number
2647
General Description

A recently discovered but distinctive lichen with rounded to irregular blackish soralia and typical black Catillaria lecideine apothecia similar to those of Catillaria nigroclavata. Found on nutrient rich bark in open habitats. There are few records as yet but it may be widespread if not frequent. See http://fungi.myspecies.info/all-fungi/catillaria-fungoides for a more detailed description and pictures.

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