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Lichen - Candelariella aurella

Many thanks to Kay Newbury at Reading University for the identification of this Lichen species - A variable lichen. It consists of yellow or orange particles which appear to be sprinkled on concrete, walls or limestone. It often has disc-like yellowy-orange fruits. It can be found on the limestone rocks at the centre of the park.

Basic species description for Lichens.

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