Bryoria sp.

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Common Name

Horsehair Lichens; Tree-hair Lichens; Bear Lichens

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Bryoria

Species

sp.

Synonyms

N/A

Location Found

Unknown

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Exclusively found on conifers or on tundra soil.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

There are 24 North American species. Bryoria species have distinct hair-like structures.

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.