Horsehair Lichen

Bryoria tenuis

Horsehair Lichen

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Parmeliaceae
Genus:
Bryoria
Species:
Bryoria tenuis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky substrate
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
typically found in alpine and subalpine regions