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Old Man'S Beard Lichen

Usnea barbata

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Similar Species in Usnea

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Usnea wasmuthii
Data Deficient
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Usnea lapponica
Data Deficient
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Usnea cornuta
Near Threatened
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Usnea glabrata
Endangered
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Beard Lichen
Usnea subgracilis
Not Evaluated
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Beard Lichen
Usnea subscabrosa
Not Evaluated
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Bloody Beard
Usnea mutabilis
Not Evaluated
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Bony Beard Lichen
Usnea trichodea
Not Evaluated
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Sac Fungi
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Lecanoromycetes
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Lecanorales
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Parmeliaceae
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Usnea
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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 barbata. It belongs to the genus Usnea.
What is the conservation status of Old Man'S Beard Lichen?
Old Man'S Beard Lichen (Usnea barbata) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Old Man'S Beard Lichen live?
Old Man'S Beard Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Old Man'S Beard Lichen belong to?
Old Man'S Beard Lichen (Usnea barbata) 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 barbata) 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 , , , , Beard Lichen.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Usnea — 20 Species

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