Beard Lichen Collection

Bald cypress forest in fog - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest in autumn colors with spanish moss - USA, Texas, Marion, Caddo Lake, West, Uncertain, north of

Bald cypress with spanish moss - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Henderson Lake, McGee Landing - Atchafalaya Basin

Bald cypress forest in autumn colours with fog - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest in autumn colours - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress in autumn colours - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest in fog - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress in fog - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest after sunset - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Bald cypress forest with full moon in fog - USA, Louisiana, St. Martin, Lake Martin

Usnea barbata, old mans beard, or beard lichen
Illustration o f a Usnea barbata, old mans beard, or beard lichen

USA, AK, Inside Passage. Old Mans Beard lichen (Usnea) also called Treemoss, Beard Lichen. Purported to have medicinal qualities. Common on Spruce

Usnea inflata, beard lichen
And Hypogymnia physodes (right), Burnham Beeches, Bucks, W. London. The former is a recent colonist following reductions in SO2 pollution

Witches Whiskers Lichen (Usnea florida) growing on oak branch, Powys, Wales, February

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"Enchanting Beard Lichen: A Mystical Sight in Louisiana's Bald Cypress Forests" Step into the captivating world of Louisiana's bald cypress forests, where a mesmerizing phenomenon known as beard lichen adorns the ancient trees. In the misty haze of St. Martin's Lake Martin or Henderson Lake, these majestic giants stand tall, their branches draped with delicate strands of this ethereal moss. As autumn arrives, nature paints a breathtaking canvas with vibrant hues that complement the lush greenery. The bald cypress forest in Texas' Marion and Caddo Lake transforms into a kaleidoscope of fiery reds and golden yellows, harmoniously blending with the Spanish moss that gracefully sways from branch to branch. Underneath a blanket of fog, these enchanting woodlands take on an otherworldly aura. As dawn breaks over St. Martin's Lake Martin or during twilight after sunset, wisps of mist dance among the towering trees like spirits whispering secrets only they know. In this mystical setting, even the moonlight plays its part. When night falls upon Louisiana's St. Martin region and bathes Henderson Lake in its silvery glow, it reveals a bald cypress forest adorned by beard lichen under a star-studded sky. The presence is not merely decorative; it also serves as an indicator of clean air quality within these natural havens. Its delicate structure thrives in unpolluted environments—a testament to Mother Nature's resilience and her ability to create beauty amidst adversity. So venture deep into America's heartland and immerse yourself in the tranquility found within these sacred groves—where time seems suspended and worries fade away amid whispers carried by gentle breezes through magnificent stands of bald cypress adorned with bewitching beard lichen.