| Lichens : Lecanorales : Ramalinaceae | Lichens |
Ramalina cuspidata (Ach.) Nyl.
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| Ramalina cuspidata |
Description: A conspicuous, shrubby, yellow-green lichen of the upper part of rocky shores. The strap-like lobes have numerous minute black dots (pycnidia), which are absent from the similar Ramalina siliquosa.
Key Identification Features:
- Shrubby, yellow-green thallus.
- Black dots (pycnidia) on lobes.
- Exclusively marine.
Original text submitted by Michael J. Simms
Distribution Map from NBN: Ramalina cuspidata at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.
iNaturalist: Ramalina cuspidata at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.
| Giavarini, Vince J., Simms, Michael J., & Davey, Simon, 2026. Ramalina cuspidata. (Ach.) Nyl.. [In] Lichen Ireland. https://www.habitas.org.uk/lichenireland/species.php?item=18985. Accessed on 2026-11-12. |