Cladonia mediterranea

Terricolous, <12 cm diameter, globular/columnar. Primary thallus crustose, evanescent. Podetia ecorticate, hollow inside.

Spot tests: P-, K-, UV+ pale blue.

Chemistry: usnic and perlatolic acids.

Synonyms: Cladina mediterranea.

Family: Cladoniaceae.




Locality data:

Ecology: On acid soil, with mosses, very humid environments.

Altitude: 460 m.

Location: Serralada Litoral Natural Park – Òrrius (Maresme).

Climate: Littoral Mediterranean (Tmm=13ºC ΔT=16ºC, 700 mm).

Common name: Reindeermoss.

Included in the red list of lichens of Catalonia, with the VU vulnerable classification.

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