Cetraria aculeata

Brown to dark brown fruticolous lichen. It grows erect and has thin, more or less flattened, irregular and furrowed branches. Concave, elongated pseudociphels.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Breeding Season January-December

Dimension Height: 5 cm

Habitat In sunny pastures on poor soils, low bushes, woods and rocky areas exposed to the sun.

Cetraria Aculeata  © Avelino Vieira

Cetraria Aculeata © Avelino Vieira

Cetraria Aculeata  © Avelino Vieira

Cetraria Aculeata © Avelino Vieira

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