Family: Cladoniaceae
Cladonia ramulosa (With.) J.R. Laundon
Type: Cladonia
Widespread on acid soils and on rotting wood, but also found on coastal sites. Very variable with podetia terminating in numerous, short, erect branches or with irregular cups with margins proliferating into branched, finger-like extensions, or deeply cut into radiating segments. Distinctive large brown apothecia becoming translucent when wet
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
Ahti, Stenroos & Moberg. editors (2013) Nordic Lichen Flora. Volume 5 Cladoniaceae