Ciliate strap-lichen  (Heterodermia leucomela)

Facts

Previously known as:Heterodermia leucomelos
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Ascomycota
Class Ascomycetes
Order Lecanorales
Family Physciaceae
Genus Heterodermia (1)
Size Thallus diameter: 5-15 cm (5)
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Status

Classified as Endangered in Great Britain and is protected under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (2).