Beard Lichen

Usnea capillaris

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Parmeliaceae
Genus:
Usnea (Dill. ex Adans. | - b)
Species:
Usnea capillaris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, well-drained substrate
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
typically found on tree bark in open forests