Phylum: Chlorophyta Family: Trentepohliaceae
Trentepohlia aurea (Linnaeus) C.F.P. Martius
An alga associated with fungal hyphae and a widespread photobiont of lichens. Naturally green, they often contain large amounts of haematochrome, an orange pigment, producing quite striking appearances at times. Commonly found on many terrestrial substrates
References:
John, Whitton & Brook (2011) - The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles