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Elegant Horsehair Lichen

Bryoria americana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (nấm)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Bryoria
Species
Bryoria americana (Elegant Horsehair Lichen)

Similar Species in Bryoria

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Burred Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria furcellata
Least Concern
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Bryoria capillaris
Critically Endangered
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Bryoria implexa
Data Deficient
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Shiny Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria glabra
Not Evaluated
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Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria nadvornikiana
Near Threatened
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Smooth Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria salazinica
Critically Endangered
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Electric Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria bicolor
Near Threatened
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Pale-Footed Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria fuscescens
Least Concern
View all species in Bryoria →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elegant Horsehair Lichen?
The scientific name of Elegant Horsehair Lichen is Bryoria americana. It belongs to the genus Bryoria.
Where does Elegant Horsehair Lichen live?
Elegant Horsehair Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Elegant Horsehair Lichen belong to?
Elegant Horsehair Lichen (Bryoria americana) belongs to the genus Bryoria, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Elegant Horsehair Lichen belong to?
Elegant Horsehair Lichen (Bryoria americana) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Elegant Horsehair Lichen?
The closest relatives of Elegant Horsehair Lichen in the genus Bryoria include Burred Horsehair Lichen, , , Shiny Horsehair Lichen, Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Bryoria — 11 Species

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Burred Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria furcellata
LC 🐾
Bryoria capillaris
CR 🐾
Bryoria implexa
DD 🐾
Shiny Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria glabra
NE 🐾
Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria nadvornikiana
NT 🐾
Smooth Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria salazinica
CR 🐾
Electric Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria bicolor
NT 🐾
Pale-Footed Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria fuscescens
LC 🐾
Black Moss
Bryoria fremontii
LC
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Elegant Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria americana
NE
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Inelegant Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria trichodes
NE
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