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Old Man's Beard Lichen

Usnea sp.

Description:

Found among multiple species of lichen

Habitat:

Near some inns/lodges in an otherwise rural area.

Notes:

Some Usnea species are used in medicines, cosmetics, as a fire starter when dried, and also to dye textiles. It may also be toxic in high concentrations. They prefer places where the air quality is good.

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Machi
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Machi

New Hampshire, USA

Spotted on Dec 27, 2016
Submitted on Feb 10, 2017

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