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Old man's beard
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Old man's beard
Old man's beard
Old man's beard

Old man's beard

Usnea longissima

A species of Old man's beard, Also known as Methuselah's beard lichen

This lichen is fruticose, with very long stems and short, even side branches. It is considered the longest lichen in the world. The stems are usually 15 to 30 cm in length but are sometimes much longer.

Odor
Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

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Attributes of Old man's beard
Stem
15 - 30 cm long
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Green
Yellow
Silver
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Species Status
Extensive range
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Old man's beard
Boreal forests, coastal woodland, old trees, deciduous or coniferous
Scientific Classification of Old man's beard
Phylum
Sac fungi
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Class
Lecanoromycetes
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Order
Lecanorales
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Family
Parmeliaceae
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Genus
Old man's beard
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