The English flora - SeaweedAfrica

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214 LICHENES. [Peltidea.
32. C. muscicola, Ach. (Moss Collema); thallus tufted suf-
fruticulose very minute olive-black pulvinate, brandies cylindrical
divided subfastigiate rather obtuse wavy and uneven,
apothecia nearly terminal horizontal flattish brown with an
entire border. Ach. Syn. p. 328. Lichen muscicola, Ach.
Prodr.—Ach. in Nov. Act. Holm. 1795. p. 12. t. 1./. 3. Dicks.
Cr. Fasc. 2. p. 23. t. 6.f. 9. E. Bot. t. 2264.
On rocks, among mosses, in mountainous countries.
33. C. spongiosum, Ach. (spongy Collema); thallus dullgreen,
the segments clustered much branched granulated cylindrical
obtuse, apothecia scattered concave brown externally
spongy and pale with a thin upright border. Sm Ach. Syn.
p. 329. Lichen spongiosis, E. Bot. t. 1374.
Upon the ground, among mosses, in subalpine countries, not very
uncommon.—The apothecia are peculiarly large and peziza-like, and
they often appear to be sunk in the comparatively obscure thallus of this
curious Lichen.
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Fam. XI. Peltigere^e.
21. Solori'na. Ach. Solorina.
Thallus foliaceous, coriaceous, lobed, free beneath, having
fibrous or woolly veins. Apothecia (peltce) adnate, sometimes
immersed, orbicular (distant from the margin), not bordered
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