American Horsehair Lichen
Bryoria trichodes
Also known as: horsehair lichen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus:
- Bryoria
- Species:
- Bryoria trichodes
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- grows on bark of conifer trees
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- primarily found in forested areas on tree bark