Reindeer lichen  (Cladonia mediterranea)

In the UK it occurs on Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, and an unverified record was made from Carn Ingli in Pembrokeshire, although it has not been found there again (5). Elsewhere, it is known from the Mediterranean area, Turkey, western parts of France, North Africa and the Canary Isles (2).

Reindeer lichen occurs on alkaline soils (pH 7.0-7.3), usually amongst open vegetation (1). In all UK sites it is found growing with heather (Calluna vulgaris) (2). in Pembrokeshire it is found on boulder scree, and on Lizard it occurs on a bank supporting serpentine heath (2).