Usnea species on dying larch twig

Usnea is a genus of mostly pale grayish-green fruticose lichens that grow like leafless mini-shrubs or tassels anchored on bark or twigs. The genus is in the family Parmeliaceae. It grows all over the world.

Members of the genus are commonly called old man's beard, or beard lichen.

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