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Red Beard Lichen

Usnea rubicunda

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Similar Species in Usnea

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Usnea glabrata
Endangered
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Usnea wasmuthii
Data Deficient
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Usnea cornuta
Near Threatened
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Usnea lapponica
Data Deficient
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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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Lecanoromycetes
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Lecanorales
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Parmeliaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Beard Lichen?
The scientific name of Red Beard Lichen is Usnea rubicunda. It belongs to the genus Usnea.
Where does Red Beard Lichen live?
Red Beard Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Red Beard Lichen belong to?
Red Beard Lichen (Usnea rubicunda) belongs to the genus Usnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Red Beard Lichen belong to?
Red Beard Lichen (Usnea rubicunda) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Red Beard Lichen?
The closest relatives of Red Beard Lichen in the genus Usnea include , , , , Beard Lichen.

Native Range — 6 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 🐾
Old Man'S Beard Lichen
Usnea barbata
EX 🐾
Old-Man’S Beard Lichen
Usnea angulata
NE 🐾
Pitted Beard Lichen
Usnea cavernosa
NE
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Red Beard Lichen
Usnea rubicunda
NE
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Straw Beard Lichen
Usnea scabrata
NE 🐾
Warty Beard Lichen
Usnea ceratina
EX 🐾
Witches' Whiskers Lichen
Usnea florida
VU
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