Beard lichen (Usnea articulata) is a fruticulose and epiphytic lichen that grow on bark trees. It has medicinal properties due to its contain usnic ac

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Beard lichen (Usnea articulata) is a fruticulose and epiphytic lichen that grow on bark trees. It has medicinal properties due to its contain usnic acid, antibacterial substance. Ascomycota. Parmeliaceae. This photo was taken in Pinar de Tamadaba Natural Park, Gran Canaria, Spain.

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