Usnea sp.

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Common Name

Bearded Lichens; Old Man's Beard

Family

Usneaceae

Genus

Usnea

Species

sp.

Synonyms

N/A

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Commonly found on trees, shrubs and rocks. Distribution is dependant on individual species.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

has also been used in dye-making and brew beer. Usnea are also an important food source and nesting material to several animals.

References

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