Cladonia rangiferina

 

White fruticose growing on soil. Trichotomously stalked with base being grey. Growing gregariously in large bush-like manner. Thallus with atranorin (K+ Yellow) and fumarprotocetraric acid (P+ red). Commonly found in large clusters on soil on the forest floor and in open areas as well as on thin soil over rock.  This specimen was collected from the secondary succession forest area in an edge environment receiving ample light.