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Evernia mesomorpha
Evernia mesomorpha is a fruticose lichen that forms flattened, branching structures attached to the bark of trees. Its thallus can develop into gray-green or brownish tufts and hanging growth, giving it a different form from crustose or leafy foliose lichens. The species is associated with forest en...
apps Top Evernia mesomorpha Alternatives
The top alternative to Evernia mesomorpha in 2026 is Cladonia rangiferina with a score of 9.20/10, followed by Evernia prunastri (9.08) and Cladonia cristatella (9.04).
Cladonia rangiferina
Pale gray and repeatedly branching, Cladonia rangiferina forms dense tufts on soil, humus and other acidic substrates. C...
Evernia prunastri
Known as oakmoss, Evernia prunastri grows as gray-green, bushy tufts on the bark and branches of trees, especially in te...
Cladonia cristatella
Conspicuous red tips make Cladonia cristatella, or British soldiers lichen, recognizable among the pale lichens of open...
Usnea barbata
Usnea barbata, commonly called old man's beard, is a hair-like fruticose lichen that forms gray-green strands hanging fr...
Cladonia stellaris
Cladonia stellaris is a fruticose lichen in the genus Cladonia, commonly called reindeer lichen or reindeer moss. It for...
Alectoria sarmentosa
Alectoria sarmentosa is a gray-green, hairlike fruticose lichen commonly called witch's hair or beard lichen. It grows a...
Ramalina menziesii
Ramalina menziesii is a gray-green, branching fruticose lichen commonly called lace lichen. It grows epiphytically, hang...
Pseudevernia furfuracea
Pseudevernia furfuracea is a branched, shrubby fruticose lichen that grows on the bark and branches of trees in temperat...
Sphaerophorus globosus
Sphaerophorus globosus, commonly called globe lichen or coral lichen, is a fruticose lichen with branching, three-dimens...
Sulcaria sulcata
Sulcaria sulcata is a fruticose lichen with slender, pendulous branches marked by deep longitudinal grooves. It is an ep...
Usnea florida
Usnea florida is a fruticose beard lichen that forms bushy, branching tufts on the bark and branches of trees. Like othe...
Hypogymnia enteromorpha
Hypogymnia enteromorpha is a foliose lichen with a pendant growth form and hollow, inflated branches. Its tube-like lobe...
Ramalina fraxinea
Ramalina fraxinea is a large, pale green fruticose lichen with broad, flattened branches. It grows as an epiphyte on tre...
Usnea filipendula
Usnea filipendula is a pendant fruticose lichen with long, hair-like branches that hang from tree limbs. It is commonly...
Vulpicida pinastri
Vulpicida pinastri is a small foliose lichen with yellow coloration, especially along the edges of its lobes. It commonl...
Bryoria fuscescens
Bryoria fuscescens is a fruticose lichen with a dark brown, hair-like thallus composed of slender, branching strands. It...
Usnea subfloridana
Usnea subfloridana is a fruticose beard lichen that grows on the bark and branches of trees. It develops slender, repeat...
Bryoria tortuosa
Bryoria tortuosa is a dark, hair-like fruticose lichen that grows as an epiphyte on trees, particularly conifers. Its br...
Usnea hirta
Usnea hirta is a fruticose beard lichen with slender, hairy branches that form gray-green tufts or short pendulous growt...
Tuckermannopsis chlorophylla
Tuckermannopsis chlorophylla is a foliose lichen that grows on the bark and branches of trees, particularly in boreal an...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Evernia mesomor... | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.20 Excellent | +1.47 | Compare | |
| 9.08 Excellent | +1.35 | Compare | |
| 9.04 Excellent | +1.31 | Compare | |
| 8.91 Great | +1.18 | Compare | |
| 8.86 Great | +1.13 | Compare | |
| 8.83 Great | +1.10 | Compare | |
| 8.74 Great | +1.01 | Compare | |
| 8.72 Great | +0.99 | Compare | |
| 8.21 Great | +0.48 | Compare | |
| 8.19 Great | +0.46 | Compare |
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