Melanelixia fuliginosa

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Description

Thallus dark green/brown to blackish brown, shining green at the margins, older parts becoming clothed with dense, velvety isidia.

Similar Species

Until recently, this was considered as subspecies with Melanelixia glabratula which is similar. However M. glabratula is more green than brown with pale green shining margins and usually grows on trees.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Siliceous rocks.

When to see it

All year.

UK Status

Widespread and locally common.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • David Nicholls
    Newtown Linford Churchyard
    21 February 2026
  • David Nicholls
    Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford
    21 February 2025
  • David Nicholls
    Newtown Linford Churchyard
    21 February 2026
  • David Nicholls
    Bardon Hill
    15 February 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Groby Lodge Farm
    19 March 2020
  • Barbara Cooper
    Beacon Hill CP
    01 February 2018

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Lecanorales
Family:
Parmeliaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
29
First record:
10/10/2008 (Gould, David)
Last record:
21/02/2026 (Nicholls, David)

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  • David Nicholls
    Bradgate Park
    15 September 2018
  • David Gould
    Bradgate Park
    10 October 2008
  • David Nicholls
    Altar Stones
    28 November 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Anstey Cemetery
    20 March 2015
  • David Nicholls
    Altar Stones
    16 February 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Bradgate Park
    15 September 2018
  • David Nicholls
    Groby Pool
    17 February 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Altar Stones
    29 September 2012
  • Steve Mathers
    Bradgate Park (Newtown Linford to Bradgate House)
    06 March 2017
  • Steve Mathers
    Beacon Hill CP
    22 February 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Altar Stones
    16 February 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Beacon Hill Country Park
    22 February 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Groby Lodge Farm
    19 March 2020