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Bristly Beard Lichen

Usnea hirta

Description:

Fruticose pale yellow-ish green densely branched small, shruby main stems with dense short side branches.

Habitat:

Top of dead tree

Notes:

Studies have shown that the usnic acid does have antibiotic properties and has been reported to be more effective than penicillin in the treatment of external wounds and burns.

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Averill, Vermont, USA

Spotted on Feb 24, 2015
Submitted on Feb 24, 2015

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