Lichens of North Carolina
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Usnea mutabilis Stirton - Bloody Beard Lichen


Image by Gary Perlmutter
Image by Gary Perlmutter
Taxonomy
Family: Parmeliaceae                                                                                 
Identification
Online Photographs: Lichen Portal   GBIF-Global Distribution
                                                                                 
Distribution in North Carolina
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Status in North Carolina
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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: G5
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Comments: This species is described widespread in geographic range, and abundant in the southeastern US. it is under assessment for IUCN red listing. Source: http://iucn.ekoo.se/iucn/species_view/408452/.

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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
Comment: Image by Gary Perlmutter		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
Comment: On Quercus falcata trunk bole.