Melanelixia glabratula
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Lichen
Encrusting foliose lichen chocolate brown in middle to olive green at edges; dark brown underneath. Thalli large and lobed, with glossy surface; covered in small soredia that abrade white; towards centre soredia denser and the lichen becomes granular.
On teak bench.