Lapland Beard Lichen

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Usnea perplexans

Lapland Beard Lichen, a reference photo
Photo: Shane Johnson · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lapland Beard Lichen being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Usnea
Species
Usnea perplexans

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