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Usnea barbata, commonly called old man's beard, is a hair-like fruticose lichen that forms gray-green strands hanging from the branches of trees. It is an epiphytic organism, meaning that it uses the supporting plant for attachment rather than drawing nourishment from its tissues. Usnea species are...

Disocactus anguliger, commonly known as the fishbone or ric rac cactus, is an epiphytic plant native to the cloud forests of Mexico. The species is notable for its flat, deeply lobed stems that grow in a distinctive zigzag shape, and it lacks the sharp spines typical of desert cacti. It produces fra...

Alectoria sarmentosa is a gray-green, hairlike fruticose lichen commonly called witch's hair or beard lichen. It grows as long, pendulous strands on the branches of conifers and other trees in boreal and montane forests of North America and Eurasia. The lichen forms part of the winter forage availab...

Parmotrema perlatum is a large foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, commonly known as ruffle lichen. Its gray-green thallus consists of broad, rounded lobes with a wrinkled or ruffled appearance, and it typically grows on tree bark in temperate habitats. The species contains aromatic lichen co...

Ramalina menziesii is a gray-green, branching fruticose lichen commonly called lace lichen. It grows epiphytically, hanging from the branches of trees in western North America, especially in forests and woodlands with suitable humidity. California designated it the official state lichen in 2015, mak...

Pseudevernia furfuracea is a branched, shrubby fruticose lichen that grows on the bark and branches of trees in temperate regions. It is commonly called tree moss and has gray-green upper surfaces with darker lower branches. Extracts from the species have been used as raw materials in perfumery, whe...

"Selenicereus grandiflorus", commonly known as the night-blooming cereus or Queen of the Night, is a climbing, epiphytic cactus native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The plant is distinguished by its exceptionally large, white, and highly fragrant flowers that bloom exclusively under...

Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus species native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico. Also known as the red orchid cactus, the plant is characterized by its flattened, leaf-like stems and an absence of traditional spines. It is highly valued in horticulture for its large, vibrant...

Selenicereus anthonyanus, commonly known as the Fishbone Orchid Cactus, is an epiphytic plant native to the rainforests of Chiapas, Mexico. It is distinguished by its flattened, deeply lobed stems that resemble a fishbone pattern. The cactus produces large, striking magenta flowers that typically bl...

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, commonly known as Queen of the Night, is a tropical cactus notable for its spectacular nocturnal blooms. This epiphytic species produces large, fragrant white flowers that unfold after sunset, attracting pollinators. It’s favored by gardeners and plant enthusiasts seeking uniq...

Epiphyllum anguliger, commonly known as the Fishbone Cactus, is a Mexican cactus species notable for its distinctive zigzag stems resembling fish bones. It grows epiphytically, attaching to host plants in its native environment. This night-blooming cactus produces striking flowers and is appreciated...

Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is a unique epiphytic cactus species with a remarkable geographical distribution. Unlike most cacti, it is the only species naturally found outside the Americas, with native populations in tropical Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and parts...

Hypogymnia physodes is a foliose lichen commonly called the tube lichen or puffed lichen. Its gray to gray-green thallus has inflated, hollow lobes that often form loose branching tufts, and its lower surface is typically dark. The species grows epiphytically on tree bark and can also occur on wood...

Lobaria virens, also treated in modern references as Ricasolia virens, is a large foliose lichen with leafy lobes that can appear vivid green when wet and darker when dry. It grows mainly on the bark of broad-leaved trees in shaded, sheltered, humid woodlands, and it can also occur on protected rock...

Hylocereus undatus is a climbing, scandent cactus native to parts of Central America and southern Mexico, now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Its large white flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by bats and moths. The plant produces the commercially familiar red...

Menegazzia terebrata is a foliose lichen recognized by lobes pierced by conspicuous round holes, a feature reflected in the common name hole lichen. It usually grows on the bark of trees in humid, cool-temperate forests, particularly where the substrate is acidic and moisture is persistent. The flat...

Flavoparmelia caperata, commonly called the green shield lichen, is a foliose lichen with broad, rounded lobes and a yellow-green to gray-green upper surface. It commonly grows on the bark and branches of trees, and it can also occur on wood or rock. The wrinkled lobes and shield-like outline make i...

Sulcaria sulcata is a fruticose lichen with slender, pendulous branches marked by deep longitudinal grooves. It is an epiphyte that grows on the bark or branches of trees, especially in moist forests of western North America, including the Pacific Northwest. Its hanging habit, hair-like form, and fu...

Usnea florida is a fruticose beard lichen that forms bushy, branching tufts on the bark and branches of trees. Like other members of Usnea, it has threadlike branches with a central elastic cord inside the outer algal layer, a structure that helps distinguish beard lichens from superficially similar...

Parmotrema reticulatum is a foliose lichen recognized by the cracked, net-like pattern formed across the center of its thallus. It commonly grows as an epiphyte on tree bark in tropical regions and may produce soredia for vegetative reproduction. The species belongs to the ruffle-lichen group of bro...

Parmotrema chinense is a large foliose lichen with broad, rounded lobes and marginal cilia. It is an epiphytic species associated with tree bark in tropical and subtropical regions. The lichen has also been used in traditional Asian medicine, where interest has included its secondary metabolites.

Hypogymnia enteromorpha is a foliose lichen with a pendant growth form and hollow, inflated branches. Its tube-like lobes distinguish it from many flatter bark-dwelling lichens. The species is found on tree branches in North American coniferous forests and is useful for studying epiphytic lichens of...

Ramalina fraxinea is a large, pale green fruticose lichen with broad, flattened branches. It grows as an epiphyte on tree bark and is associated with woodlands where suitable, relatively nutrient-rich substrates are available. The species is commonly discussed in European lichen surveys because of i...

Usnea filipendula is a pendant fruticose lichen with long, hair-like branches that hang from tree limbs. It is commonly associated with humid woodland habitats, including forests in the United Kingdom. As a beard lichen, it belongs to a group of epiphytic lichens recognized by their filamentous grow...

Vulpicida pinastri is a small foliose lichen with yellow coloration, especially along the edges of its lobes. It commonly grows as an epiphyte on pine and other trees in boreal or northern woodland habitats. The lichen produces vulpinic acid, a toxic secondary metabolite considered part of its chemi...

Hatiora salicornioides, commonly known as the dancing bones cactus, is an epiphytic succulent native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Unlike desert cacti, it grows naturally on trees and is characterized by its green, distinctly segmented, bottle-shaped stems that arch and branch outward. The...

Vulpicida tubulosus is a yellow foliose lichen distinguished by its tubular lobes. It is associated with epiphytic growth in northern and boreal habitats and produces vulpinic acid, a toxic secondary metabolite found in several members of the genus. The species is relevant to field identification of...

Platismatia glauca is a foliose lichen commonly known as ragbag lichen. It has broad, irregular lobes with a pale bluish-grey to grey-green surface and often hangs from branches or spreads across tree bark. The species occurs in moist forest habitats, including boreal and Pacific Northwest environme...

Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides is an epiphytic cactus species native to the coastal forests of Brazil. The plant is characterized by its clustered, succulent-like stems and small, bristle-like spines, with its specific epithet reflecting its resemblance to plants in the Aizoaceae family. Due to its p...