The lichen is unmistakeable. A flat, lobed lichen growing on the ground or on rocks, it is usually detected from the bright orange underside which is visible as the edges of the lobes curl up somewhat. The upperside is olive brown, with large darker apothecia (reproductive structures) set into the thallus. There is a splendid photograph on the cover of the SNH Naturally Scottish book 'Lichens' listed in the Links & Resources page.
If anyone comes upon this rare lichen, records can be reported initially by email giving date, place, six-figure grid reference and any other relevant details.
Solorina crocea, An Reithe, Glen Cluanie.
Photo © Jane Bowman
Solorina crocea, Sron Nead, Glen Roy.
Photo © Ian Strachan
| Location | NGR | Alt.(m) |
| A' Chailleach, Fannichs | NH1371 | 885 |
| An Coileachan, Fannichs | NH241680 | 923 |
| An Reithe (Jane Bowman) | NH152150 | 800 |
| An Socach, Kintail | NH0933 | 1060 |
| Aonach Mor | NN1972 | 1000 |
| Bac an Eich, Strathconon | NH2148 | 800 |
| Beinn Dearg | NH28 | 900-1080 |
| Ben Enaglair | NH28 | 808-835 |
| Col below Sgurr Mor, Fannichs | NH191724 | 880 |
| Fannichs | NH237686 | 770 |
| Fionn Beinn | NH1562 | 800-870 |
| Gleann na Muice Beag | NH026781 | 400 |
| Meal Shuas (Andy Acton) | NH085310 | 725 |
| Meall Gorm, Fannichs | NH221695 | 949 |
| Meallan nan Uan | NH266545 | 800 |
| Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Fannichs | NH186716 | 1000 |
| NW slope, Sgurr Mor, Fannichs | NH200721 | 950 |
| S side Carn na Criche, Fannichs | NH193725 | 900 |
| Sgurr a' Mhuilinn | NH264557 | 879 |
| Sgurr an Airgid (Jane Bowman) | NG939229 | 830 |
| Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan | NH0522 | 1150 |
| Sron Nead, Glen Roy (Ian Strachan) | NN417919 | 550 |
| Toman Coinich, Fannichs | NH1471 | 900 |