Image of felt lichen

Description:

Habitat: Mountain forest, predominantly Fagus sylvatica, calcareous bedrock, shade, on a low nearly vertical path cut, protected from direct rain by trees canopies, precipitations ~3.000 mm/year, average temperature 6-8 deg C, altitude 880 m (2.900 feet), alpine phytogeographical region. Substratum: mosses and soil