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Old Man's Beard - Dolichousnea longissima A pendant lichen that hangs in long strands from trees. It is considered threatened and rare in the United States because of pollution and habitat loss.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Spotted in a coastal woodland. Dolichousnea longissima,Geotagged,Methuselahs beard lichen,Summer,United States,Usnea longissima,lichen,old man's beard Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Old Man's Beard - Dolichousnea longissima

A pendant lichen that hangs in long strands from trees. It is considered threatened and rare in the United States because of pollution and habitat loss.

Habitat: Spotted in a coastal woodland.

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The Methuselah's Beard Lichen

"Dolichousnea longissima", commonly known by the names old man's beard or Methuselah's beard lichen, is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Dec 20, 2018. Captured Jul 18, 2007 18:51 in 34400 Central Oregon Hwy, Brothers, OR 97712, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/80s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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