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Lathagrium undulatum var. granulosum Degel.

Description: This variety differs from var. undulatum (described elsewhere) in its globose or granular isidia. Records have originated from the Burren, County Clare and the Arran Islands.

Key Identification Features:

  • Like C. cristatum (described elsewhere) but with three-septate spores, concave lobes and exciple never above the level of the disc
  • On the hard limestones of exposed ridges.

Original text submitted by Vince J. Giavarini

Distribution Map from NBN: Lathagrium undulatum var. granulosum at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Lathagrium undulatum var. granulosum at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.

 Giavarini, Vince J., Simms, Michael J., & Davey, Simon, 2026. Lathagrium undulatum var. granulosum. Degel.. [In] Lichen Ireland.
https://www.habitas.org.uk/lichenireland/species.php?item=18458. Accessed on 2026-11-12.