horsehair lichen
Bryoria trichodes
Also known as: horsehair lichen
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Parmeliaceae
- Genus:
- Bryoria
- Species:
- Bryoria trichodes
- USDA Symbol:
- BRTR10
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
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