Western bushy beard is a type of lichen that grows on trees as a network of string-like strands, usually found in forested areas. It has a distinctive appearance, resembling a bushy beard, and can be used as a bioindicator due to its sensitivity to air quality.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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General Info About Western bushy beard
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Attributes of Western bushy beard
Cap
0.25 inch; shrubby foliose lichen; grayish-yellowish pale green
Stem
Cylindrical
Ring
Transverse
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Green
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
