Picture taken on the 29th April 2007 at Galba Valley, near Espouisilles, Capcir, France, on soil under Pinus uncinata, probably on a patch of calcareous rock, 2.000 m. altitude.
Simple works for amateur naturalists:
N.G. Hodgetts (1992) Cladonia: a field guide. The Joint Nature Conservation Committe.
Common from the Mediterranean area to the subalpine stage. In Catalonia it prefers low lands, but it has been found in Alinyà and Montseny. It has surprised me its presence so high.
Podetia up to 5 cm tall, branched, red pointed tips. Podetions with dispersed isles of green algal cells on white background.Some stem squamules.