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Beard lichen
Usnea sp.
46.9731, -123.947
Field Notes
Description:
Beard lichen is common in western Washington, especially in wetlands and riparian forest. If given enough time it can completely cover up limbs, shrubs and small trees. A pale green to gray fruticose lichen.
Habitat:
Spotted covering the understory shrubs and trees in a riparian forest at the
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge. The beard lichen was so thick that it was creating its own habitat.
Reference Links:
Usnea - Wikipedia
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
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