Family: Sphaerophoraceae
Sphaerophorus fragilis (L.) Pers.
Type: Fruticose
A more compact, bushier species than the similar Sphaerophorus globosus, with more even branching. On granite, often at higher altitudes
References:
Smith, C.W. et al. editors (2009) The Lichens of Great Britain and Irelandd
Dobson, F.S. (2018) Lichens: an Illustrated Guide to the British and Irish Species