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Lichen - Caloplaca flavescens

Many thanks to Kay Newbury at Reading University for the identification of this Lichen species - Caloplaca flavescens - A bright orangey-yellow lichen with lobed edges and a crustose centre. Orange discs near the centre of the lichen are the lichen's fruits. This species likes nutrient-enrichment caused by bird droppings. It can be found on the limestone rocks at the centre of the park.

Basic species description for Lichens.

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