Usnea sp.
Google Images Wikipedia| Common Name | Bearded Lichens; Old Man's Beard |
|---|---|
| Family | Usneaceae |
| Genus | Usnea |
| Species | sp. |
| Authority | |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Comments | has also been used in dye-making and brew beer. Usnea are also an important food source and nesting material to several animals. |
| Location Found | Pukaskwa National Park |
| Growth Structure | Fruticose |
| Environmental Monitoring | N/A |
| References | Brodo et al, 2001.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012. |
