A species with bluish green squamules that have incised tips. The podetia are branched and, when well developed, have regular cups with secondary podetia-like extensions that grow from the margins. The lower part of the podetium is squamulose, while the upper part is farinose-sorediate. The apothecia are bright red.
Thallus: C-, K+ yellow-orange and UV-
Cladonia polydactyla is common throughout Scotland where it can be found on rotting wood, humus, soil and peat in woodland, and moorland and heathland habitats. BLS distribution map
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