Thallus
Foliose, up to 6 cm, well attached to the substrate, lobes bearing many small conical warts
Color
Upper side reddish-brown to black-brown, turning green in the presence of water
Reproduction
Apothecia: often present, bowl-shaped, 2-6 mm in diameter, disc green to brownish, rim with many warts
Soralia: —
Isidia: —
Risk of confusion
Distinguished from other Melanohalea by its frequent warts and apothecia
Substrate
On branch, sometimes on bark
Sensitivity to air pollution
Sensitive to pollution