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Usnea sp.
A fruticose lichen that grows on trees. I'm thinking Usnea strigosa, but without any apparent apothecia or further tests hard to tell.
Beard lichens are an indicator of good air quality as they are very susceptible to sulfur dioxide
Spotted on Apr 5, 2012
Submitted on Apr 7, 2012
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