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Old-Man’S Beard Lichen

Usnea angulata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Usnea
Species
Usnea angulata (Old-Man’S 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 Old-Man’S Beard Lichen?
The scientific name of Old-Man’S Beard Lichen is Usnea angulata. It belongs to the genus Usnea.
Where does Old-Man’S Beard Lichen live?
Old-Man’S Beard Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.
What family does Old-Man’S Beard Lichen belong to?
Old-Man’S Beard Lichen (Usnea angulata) belongs to the genus Usnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Old-Man’S Beard Lichen belong to?
Old-Man’S Beard Lichen (Usnea angulata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Old-Man’S Beard Lichen?
The closest relatives of Old-Man’S 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 🐾
Beard Lichen
Usnea subscabrosa
NE 🐾
Straw Beard Lichen
Usnea scabrata
NE
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Old-Man’S Beard Lichen
Usnea angulata
NE
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Bushy Beard Lichen
Usnea strigosa
NE 🐾
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
LC 🐾
Red Beard Lichen
Usnea rubicunda
NE
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