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Witch's Hair

Alectoria sarmentosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Alectoria

About

Alectoria sarmentosa is a long-lived, perennial lichen. It is also sometimes classified as a fungus. It is a light greenish colored and fruticose or bushy bodied. This epiphytic lichen belonging to the Alectoriaceae family and the suborder Lecanorineae, which includes six similar species. A. sarmentosa grows draped or strung over conifer tree limbs and deciduous shrub branches in Northern temperate rainforest. This lichen favors mature and old growth, wet conifer and hardwood forests with clean air....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Witch's Hair?
The scientific name of Witch's Hair is Alectoria sarmentosa.
What kingdom does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
What order does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the order Lecanorales.
What family does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
What genus does Witch's Hair belong to?
Witch's Hair belongs to the genus Alectoria.