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Pitted Beard Lichen

Usnea cavernosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (茶漬綱)
Order
Lecanorales (茶漬目)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Usnea
Species
Usnea cavernosa (Pitted 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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Usnea wasmuthii
Data Deficient
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Usnea lapponica
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 Pitted Beard Lichen?
The scientific name of Pitted Beard Lichen is Usnea cavernosa. It belongs to the genus Usnea.
Where does Pitted Beard Lichen live?
Pitted Beard Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Pitted Beard Lichen belong to?
Pitted Beard Lichen (Usnea cavernosa) belongs to the genus Usnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Pitted Beard Lichen belong to?
Pitted Beard Lichen (Usnea cavernosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Pitted Beard Lichen?
The closest relatives of Pitted Beard Lichen in the genus Usnea include Boreal Beard Lichen, , Bloody Beard, Warty Beard Lichen, Old Man'S Beard Lichen.

Native Range — 2 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
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Pitted Beard Lichen
Usnea cavernosa
NE
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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 🐾
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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