A leprose lichen that forms a vivid, bright yellow crust, often with a golden or green tinge, and that consists of granular soredia.
Thallus: C-, K+- orange, UV-
In Scotland, Chrysothrix candelaris occurs locally in the dry and shaded sides of rough-barked, deciduous trees, in well-lit, humid woodland. BLS distribution map
Chrysothrix candelaris is often found alongside Calicium viride, Chaenotheca ferruginea, and Lecanactis abietina.
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