Kingdom Fungi Family Parmeliaceae Scientific name Usnea rubicunda Rank Species | Division Ascomycota Genus Usnea Higher classification Usnea Order Lecanorales | |
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Similar Usnea, Parmeliaceae, Usnea subfloridana, Usnea florida, Lecanorales | ||
Usnea rubicunda fungi kingdom
Usnea rubicunda, commonly known as the red beard lichen, is a type of arboreal lichen native to temperate regions in North, Central and South America, as well as Europe, Eastern Asia, and North Africa. This fruticose species forms hair-like hanging clusters that are orange to red in color. It is at risk of extirpation in Canada.
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