Lichen - Xanthoria elegans
Also known as - Elegant Sunburst Lichen

Many thanks to Kay Newbury at Reading University for the identification of this Lichen species - Xanthoria elegans.

Basic species description for Lichens.

This species grows on rocks with a bright Orange or Red colouration. With a foliose (leafy) thallus, although the central portions may appear Crustose. Upper surface is Orange through to Red whilst the lower surface is white

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