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Beard Lichen

Usnea subscabrosa

Not Evaluated

About

The Beard Lichen (Usnea subscabrosa) is a species in the genus Usnea. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Usnea
Species
Usnea subscabrosa (Beard Lichen)

Similar Species in Usnea

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Usnea cornuta
Near Threatened
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Bloody Beard
Usnea mutabilis
Not Evaluated
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Warty Beard Lichen
Usnea ceratina
Extinct
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Old Man'S Beard Lichen
Usnea barbata
Extinct
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Witches' Whiskers Lichen
Usnea florida
Vulnerable
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Pitted Beard Lichen
Usnea cavernosa
Not Evaluated
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Usnea wasmuthii
Data Deficient
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Boreal Beard Lichen
Usnea subfloridana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beard Lichen?
The scientific name of Beard Lichen is Usnea subscabrosa. It belongs to the genus Usnea.
Where does Beard Lichen live?
Beard Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, United States.
What family does Beard Lichen belong to?
Beard Lichen (Usnea subscabrosa) belongs to the genus Usnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Beard Lichen belong to?
Beard Lichen (Usnea subscabrosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Beard Lichen?
The closest relatives of Beard Lichen in the genus Usnea include Boreal Beard Lichen, , Bloody Beard, Warty Beard Lichen, Old Man'S Beard Lichen.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Usnea — 20 Species

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Boreal Beard Lichen
Usnea subfloridana
LC 🐾
Usnea cornuta
NT 🐾
Bloody Beard
Usnea mutabilis
NE 🐾
Warty Beard Lichen
Usnea ceratina
EX 🐾
Old Man'S Beard Lichen
Usnea barbata
EX 🐾
Witches' Whiskers Lichen
Usnea florida
VU 🐾
Pitted Beard Lichen
Usnea cavernosa
NE 🐾
Usnea wasmuthii
DD 🐾
Usnea lapponica
DD 🐾
Usnea glabrata
EN 🐾
Fishbone Beard Lichen
Usnea dasopoga
LC 🐾
Fishbone Beard Lichen
Usnea filipendula
NE 🐾
Bony Beard Lichen
Usnea trichodea
NE 🐾
Beard Lichen
Usnea subgracilis
NE
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Beard Lichen
Usnea subscabrosa
NE
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Straw Beard Lichen
Usnea scabrata
NE 🐾
Old-Man’S Beard Lichen
Usnea angulata
NE 🐾
Bushy Beard Lichen
Usnea strigosa
NE 🐾
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
LC 🐾
Red Beard Lichen
Usnea rubicunda
NE
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