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Fungi: Ascomycota: Lecanoromycetes: Lecanorales: Parmeliaceae: Usnea trichodea Ach.

Usnea trichodea – Bony Beard Lichen

Common names: Bony Beard Lichen, deadman's beard.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Usnea trichodea, commonly known as bony beard lichen, is a pale straw-colored fruticose lichen with a pendant growth form. It grows on trees and is native to eastern North America.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) together with similarly looking Spanish moss (plant) Tillandsia usnoides in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-12-18.htm">December 18, 2018</A>
LinkBony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) together with similarly looking Spanish moss (plant) Tillandsia usnoides in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 18, 2018
Location on mapsRaccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) knocked down from a tree after a windy day in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-13.htm">January 13, 2020</A>
LinkBony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) knocked down from a tree after a windy day in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 13, 2020
Location on mapsIron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pendant clump of bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) knocked down from a tree after a windy day in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-13.htm">January 13, 2020</A>
LinkPendant clump of bony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) knocked down from a tree after a windy day in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 13, 2020
Location on mapsIron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) on an elm tree in frequently flooded area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkBony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) on an elm tree in frequently flooded area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States
Strands of bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) on an elm tree in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkStrands of bony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) on an elm tree in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States
Pendent strands of bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) on an elm tree at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkPendent strands of bony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) on an elm tree at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States
Bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) with apothecia on an elm tree at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkBony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) with apothecia on an elm tree at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States
Trees covered by bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkTrees covered by bony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States
Elm trees with bony beard lichen (<B>Usnea trichodea</B>) in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-20.htm">December 20, 2021</A>
LinkElm trees with bony beard lichen (Usnea trichodea) in wet area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021
Location on mapsBurleson County, Texas, United States

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