Oakmoss - Evernia prunastri

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Alternative names
Stag Lichen
Description

Evernia prunastri has grey/green branches, which are whiter underneath. Branches are flat and forked.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On twigs and small branches

When to see it

All year round

UK Status

Common in Britain

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • David Nicholls
    Rutland Water
    31 December 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Rutland Water
    12 March 2016
  • David Nicholls
    Bagworth Heath Woods
    20 March 2012
  • AJ Cann
    Launde Big Wood
    21 December 2015
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby
    31 January 2014
    pale underside
  • Melinda Bell
    Whitwick,Cademan Wood
    15 March 2021
  • Melinda Bell
    Heather, QEDJWood
    06 February 2021

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Common names
Oak Moss
Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Lecanorales
Family:
Parmeliaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
89
First record:
15/07/2009 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
22/02/2025 (Hollingworth, Jane)

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  • David Nicholls
    Sheet Hedges Wood
    07 April 2022
  • David Gould
    Beacon Hill
    16 February 2014
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    15 July 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Altar Stones
    28 November 2013
  • stepgray4
    Bagworth Heath Woods
    12 December 2021